Eoin Ó Catháin
IrelandbusinessMale7.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Eoin Ó Catháin is the director of the Irish Whiskey Association, a role in which he advocates for the interests of the Irish whiskey industry. He has been vocal about the potential negative impacts of U.S. tariffs on Irish whiskey exports, emphasizing that such levies could jeopardize jobs, investments, and the future of the sector.
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IWA director Eoin Ó Catháin said: 'The IWA heartily welcomes president Donald Trump’s announcement today that the tariff on Irish whiskey in the USA is to be removed.'
What does it mean? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-14
Director Eoin Ó Catháin said: 'Nothing exemplifies the US-Ireland trade relationship better than Irish whiskey.'
Trump scraps tariffs on Irish whiskey ‘on behalf of the United States of America’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-13
Eoin Ó Catháin expressed disappointment regarding the tariffs.
USA News: Secret Service erschießt bewaffneten Eindringling an Trumps Anwesen Mar-a-Lago in Florida - Politik
Germany· 2026-02-22
Eoin Ó Catháin expressed disappointment regarding the effectiveness of measures to eliminate tariffs.
USA News: Secret Service erschießt Eindringling an Trumps Anwesen Mar-a-Lago in Florida - PolitikGermany· 2026-02-22Eoin Ó Catháin, head of the Irish whiskey Association, stated that the deal will greatly ease trade with the biggest whiskey market in the world.
Ireland’s embrace of EU-India trade deal over Mercosur boils down to one thing – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-28
Eoin Ó Catháin is the director of the Irish Whiskey Association, addressing the impact of US import tariffs on the industry.
Has the heat gone out of Irish whiskey? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-20
Director Eoin Ó Catháin says the 10 per cent rate currently being applied, along with a weakened US dollar, has forced some operators to shut their doors.
Small Irish businesses say tariffs will hurt US consumers most – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-28
Eoin Ó Catháin hopes the deal can 'provide the framework' for a return to zero-for-zero trade in spirits.
Any future US tariffs on pharma exports to be limited to 15%, EU insists – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-28
Eoin Ó Catháin, director of the Irish Whiskey Association, says the industry has been reluctant to become 'the face' of the tariff discussion.
the Irish whiskey, cheese and sweet makers sweating Trump’s tariff plans – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-27Eoin Ó Cáthain is the director of the Irish Whiskey Association, representing the sector in the Republic.
Irish whiskey is undergoing a market correction, a temporary blip, a ‘little pause’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-16
Eoin Ó Catháin is the director of the Irish Whiskey Association trade group.
Gardaí urge potential ‘whiskey fraud’ victims to come forward over investment scams – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-01Eoin Ó Catháin is the director of the Irish Whiskey Association.
Irish Whiskey body says alcohol tariffs could be 'devastating'
United Kingdom· 2025-03-13
Irish Whiskey Association director Eoin Ó Catháin said in a statement that the imposition of tariffs will impact on their businesses and consumers.
Trump vows 200% tariff on EU alcohol, escalating trade tensions – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-13