AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGovernment & Society: Taoiseach Micheál Martin defended Ireland’s €53m government jet after reports it may struggle to land in fog because it lacks an Israel-made FalconEye navigational system, saying the aircraft has been “very effective” since procurement. Housing & Rights: A Garda tribunal dismissed an equality complaint from a severe-asthma officer over a work-from-home withdrawal in 2022, ruling the claim was filed too late. Local Community & Safety: Monaghan councillor Alan Johnston praised gardaí after an explosive device was intercepted on the N2 near Carrickmacross, calling it an act of terrorism. Sport (Ireland): Cork named an unchanged camogie starting team for Sunday’s All-Ireland final against Galway, with Ashling Thompson returning from hamstring injury. Food & Culture: Monaghan’s Taste of Monaghan continues to spotlight local producers and restaurants, with Castle Leslie Estate backing the festival. Health & Lifestyle: A UCC-linked piece highlights the “fibermaxxing” trend and why higher fibre may support the gut microbiome and long-term health.
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