AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoChildren’s Services: Minister Norma Foley has announced €200,000 for two new nature-based play spaces in Clare (Ennis) and Limerick (Ballinacurra), with consultation with children built in. Homelessness: The Housing Minister says homelessness will remain a challenge for “the next couple of years” and admits he can’t give a timeline for when numbers will fall. Research & Innovation: Government has unveiled €460m for seven new “Rinn” research centres, aiming to create 577 research roles and support 800+ PhD graduates. Health System: An HSE audit of 12 hospitals finds post-mortem training and record-keeping were not fully designed or delivered, raising risks for families and organ disposal processes. Online Safety: Ireland may trial digital Government ID for age checks on pornography sites to support compliance with the Online Safety Code. EU Politics: António Costa says there can be no EU budget deal without new EU-wide taxes. International: 22 countries, including Ireland, condemned Iran’s “lethal plotting” and urged Tehran to halt attacks on their soil. Transport/Consumer: UK watchdog CMA has opened an investigation into Ryanair’s “mandatory family seat” fees for parents.
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