AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCustoms & Cost of Living: Revenue confirms a new EU handling fee of €2 per distinct item for online purchases shipped from outside the EU to Ireland (including Great Britain), effective 1 November, on top of the €3 customs duty and potentially collected at checkout or on delivery. Public Safety Funding: Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan announces €4.84m from the Community Safety Fund for 56 community projects, backed by proceeds from crime seized by the CAB and An Garda Síochána. Justice & Survivors’ Rights: Rape Crisis Ireland launches research saying Ireland’s rape shield law is routinely failing to stop cross-examination about sexual history. Sports & Governance: Heimir Hallgrímsson says Ireland will fulfil the second Nations League fixture against Israel in Serbia, while Stop the Game urges Aviva protests ahead of Austria. Local & Environment: Cork is on high alert after the first confirmed asian hornet sighting of 2026 near Ringaskiddy. Agriculture: Cork hosts the European Organic Congress 2026 (6-8 October). Health & Work: More than 100,000 public sector workers begin work-to-rule industrial action over pay, with further strike days planned for 14 and 21 October.
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