Jim O’Leary
Economist Jim O’Leary recently discussed the potential impact of proposed US tariffs on Ireland, emphasizing that while Ireland has a substantial trade surplus in goods with the US, this is offset by a significant deficit in services, which complicates the overall trade balance.
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Jim O'Leary expressed sadness over the incident and labeled it as clear antisemitism.
שוחרר תוקף היהודי באוטובוס בדבלין, ביקורת על שתיקת ממשלת אירלנד
Israel· 2025-07-20
Jim O’Leary, the Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, welcomed the winter sports arena.
Plans unveiled for south Dublin winter sports arena to host State’s first ice hockey franchise – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-04-25
Two Dublin-based councillors, Jim O’Leary and Ray McAdam, have also publicly backed the introduction of the tax.
Tánaiste ‘very nervous’ about prospect of hotel bedroom tax – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-24
Jim O’Leary is a Dún Laoghaire councillor who criticized the party's stance on local government autonomy.
Clash on hotel tax between Fine Gael Ministers and Dublin TDs and councillors – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-20
Jim O’Leary condemned the behavior of the women involved in the incident as hateful and juvenile.
Israeli man spat at when confronted by two women in Dún Laoghaire bar, online footage shows – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-15
Economist Jim O’Leary noted in a recent LinkedIn post that the trade surplus for goods is more than offset by Ireland’s deficit on services with the US.
Full impact on Ireland will depend on areas targeted – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-04
