AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPublic Finances: The Government is considering repaying €8bn in post-crash loans early, a move estimated to save €90m. No final decision has been made; the case depends on whether refinancing would be worthwhile. Sexual Violence: A new ESRI and Cuan report finds 26% of adults in Ireland have experienced sexual violence. Rates were higher among women (39%) than men (12%), and highest among bisexual people (55%). EU Summit Security: Simon Harris says security is being taken “extraordinarily seriously” ahead of two Dublin summits on November 12 and 13. Gardaí are considering work-to-rule action over working conditions. Housing: CSO figures show new-home completions rose 10% in the third quarter. Music: U2 have announced a 2027 European stadium tour, including two London shows; no Irish date has been announced. Hockey: Mark Tumilty has stepped down as Ireland men’s head coach after seven years, with assistant Neville Rothman taking over on an interim basis.
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