AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRugby: Sam Prendergast is fit to start at fly-half against Argentina on Friday, with Craig Casey at scrum-half and Dan Sheehan captaining Ireland at the Aviva Stadium. Justice: Three men who plotted a bomb attack on a Galway mosque were jailed; the judge said their actions brought shame and embarrassment. Separately, the High Court ruled the justice minister acted outside his powers over flat-fee criminal legal aid. Public Finances: Tax receipts have hit a record €85bn, but spending is up €6.7bn and the Government is running a €3.1bn deficit. Housing: Just 12 rental homes nationwide are available within Housing Assistance Payment limits, according to a recent report. Jobs: Ireland’s unemployment rate is estimated at 4.8%, near a historic low, though recent figures show a mixed picture for job growth. Cybersecurity: Supermarket refrigeration systems in Ireland were among those targeted in a wave of European attacks, raising concerns about food spoilage and outdated connected equipment.
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