EU Presidency & CAP: Irish MEP Barry Cowen says Ireland can’t enter its EU Council presidency with a “wish list” on the Common Agricultural Policy, arguing it must act as an “honest broker” while still pushing for stronger funding and co-financing for Irish farmers. Transport & Road Safety: Cynthia Ní Mhurchú (Fianna Fáil) calls for a nighttime curfew for novice drivers, plus options like alcolocks for repeat offenders and a dashcam upload portal to close Ireland’s enforcement and technology gaps. EV Push: Cabinet is set to hear details of a €10m EV scrappage pilot: €5,000 scrappage for cars 13+ years old, topped up by the existing €3,500 EV grant for total support up to €8,500, with 65% ringfenced outside major cities. Local Infrastructure: West Cork TDs and locals renew pressure over Keelbeg Pier in Union Hall after repeated ministerial visits, with Marine Minister Timmy Dooley touring the site and seeking funding for upgrades. Sport & Governance: GAA president Jarlath Burns defends Dublin boss Ger Brennan’s 12-week ban as “simple” because the referee issued a red card, while also admitting Jim McGuinness should not have gone onto the pitch. Road Deaths & Public Safety: A separate push for safer driving tech and stricter measures comes as Ireland faces above-average young-driver fatality figures. Community & Biodiversity: Hedgehog Conservation Ireland launches the Great Big All-Ireland Hedgehog Count from June 8, urging public sightings to track declines.