AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRoad Safety: Deer-related crashes are rising on Irish roads, with RSA figures showing 41 casualty collisions involving deer between 2019 and 2025, alongside a steady climb in material-damage incidents. Research Funding: Nearly 2,000 academics have signed a letter criticising Taighde Éireann/Research Ireland for being too industry-led, warning arts and humanities are being sidelined. Economy Watch: Ireland’s manufacturing sector grew fastest in four years in May, with the AIB PMI jumping to 55.9 as firms front-loaded orders amid Middle East conflict. Health & Society: A new pilot will train HR mentors to help people with criminal convictions succeed in the workplace, starting with those with minor convictions. Women’s Cricket: Ireland Women made history in a rain-hit T20I tri-series clash, beating West Indies Women by one run via DLS, with Orla Prendergast top-scoring. Teen Wellbeing: A survey says Irish teenagers miss about 10 school days a year due to stress, with exams and homework the biggest drivers. Transport & Tech: EV interest surged on DoneDeal Cars, with electric searches up 94% year-on-year as diesel searches fell 21%.
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