AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWorld Cup build-up: FIFA has locked in the 26-man squads for the 2026 tournament, with teams now fully confirmed ahead of the kick-off. Environment & community: The Great Big All-Ireland Hedgehog Count starts Monday, June 8, with people urged to report sightings online to help track hedgehog numbers. Local recycling push: Specsavers is rolling out a scheme to accept unwanted glasses and packaging for recycling as part of a wider sustainability drive. Housing & downsizing: RTÉ broadcaster Jacqui Hurley is launching “Good Neighbour”, a house-swapping-style service aimed at helping people stay local while moving between downsizing and upsizing needs. Education support: A Special Needs Assistant workforce development plan is set to go to Cabinet, aiming to professionalise the SNA role after earlier cuts were reversed. Health costs: Private health insurance premiums rose 10.6% on average last year even as cover was reduced, with fewer than half of people insured. Energy debate: With oil prices high, renewed calls are resurfacing over whether Ireland should lift the nuclear ban and consider nuclear as a complement to renewables.
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