AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoIreland-Israel football row: Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrímsson says players want to focus on the game amid protests over Nations League fixtures, insisting “we are not the bad guys” and that the “best answer” is to win. Security alert: Gardaí are investigating the motive behind threatening emails sent to 20 primary schools in Co Carlow, with US routing suspected and the SDU expected to liaise with American agencies. Health system strain: Experts warn of a growing crisis in autopsy services, with staffing shortages causing long waits for families across multiple counties and concerns that importing pathologists from Britain would only be a stopgap. Climate & energy pressure: An EPA report says Ireland will significantly exceed its 2030 greenhouse gas targets, while a separate warning links rising energy bills to data centre growth. Local politics & abuse: A report on recent by-elections says candidates from minority backgrounds and women faced disproportionate racist and misogynistic abuse and intimidation. Sport—cricket & football: New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra impressed in Belfast as Ireland hosted their first-ever Test against NZ; meanwhile Seamus Coleman says his Everton exit was driven by a desire for more Republic of Ireland playing time.
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