Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke has set out 16 immediate actions to be taken to improve competitiveness for Irish businesses. Photograph: Conor Ó Mearáin/Collins Photo Agency The main plank of the Government’s response to the threat of United States tariffs on Irish pharmaceuticals will remain “putting everything” into helping the EU get the best possible deal, Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke has said. The Cabinet approved a proposal from Mr Burke setting out 16 immediate actions to be taken to improve competitiveness for Irish businesses including: early ratification of the controversial Ceta trade agreement with Canada; intensive exploration of new...