AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoInternational Protection Act 2026: Minister Jim O’Callaghan has welcomed the commencement of the new International Protection Act, bringing major asylum-law reform including screening on arrival, biometric data, faster processing and a new Tribunal for Asylum and Returns Appeals (TARA). Road safety: The RSA says alcohol was a factor in fatal and serious crashes between 2021 and 2025, and is rolling out a summer breathalyser campaign at major events nationwide. EU migration: The EU Migration and Asylum Pact is now in effect, with Ireland’s asylum process set to align more closely with EU rules. Sports—cricket & Ireland: Ireland head into the Women’s T20 World Cup still searching for their first-ever tournament win, while Belfast unrest has raised questions about whether India’s T20 series in Ireland could be moved. Business & energy: Accenture’s Ireland chief warns AI productivity gains depend on investing in people, and the ECB has raised interest rates, adding pressure for mortgage holders. Local sport: Louth and Meath face big All-Ireland weekend tests, with Meath’s do-or-die clash vs Derry and Louth’s opener vs Armagh. Human story: A Dublin mother caring for twins with complex needs says respite is “critical” as carers face severe strain and isolation.
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