AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMetroLink Push: The State has bought an O’Connell Street development site (“Dublin Central”) to help deliver MetroLink, with officials saying early work could start in 2028 and the line take about 10 years to build. Transport & Energy: Uisce Éireann faces a €31m penalty over missed performance targets, while Dublin Airport is investing €17m in electric bus charging. Retail & Jobs: Zara Home is opening Ireland’s first standalone store at Dundrum Town Centre, adding a bigger footprint as the brand expands. Farming Future: The IFA warns family farming’s next generation depends on stabilising farm incomes, despite improved 2025 figures. Health & Community: Galway City councillors will vote on selling part of Shantalla Park for an air ambulance base, with HSE funding tied to community infrastructure. Crime Update: Gardaí believe the prime suspect in the Killarney murder of Jamey Carney fled Ireland to Turkey within hours. Sport (Rugby): Andy Farrell names nine changes for Ireland’s Japan clash in Newcastle, with Tadhg Beirne captaining and Ciarán Frawley starting at out-half. Weather: Met Éireann warns of heatwave conditions in parts of Ireland, with temperatures edging into the high 20s.
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