AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLocal Nature Action: Skerries in north Co Dublin is boosting threatened large carder bees by managing flower-rich meadows with Fingal County Council, showing how small, targeted habitat work can help species survival. Planning & Competition: Lidl says rivals are exploiting Ireland’s planning system with “spurious objections,” warning reforms are needed to unblock store and distribution investment. Health & Safety: RTÉ Prime Time reports children being groomed into drug dealing and mules in Dublin, with minors filmed selling drugs in inner-city areas. Agriculture & CAP: Fine Gael is pushing a tougher “active farmer” definition for CAP, while Meat Industry Ireland says some cattle finishers are paid above market rate under contracts. Beef Trade: UK imports of Irish beef fell in Q1 2026, though Ireland remains the biggest supplier. Sports (Dublin focus): Amber Barrett discusses her long “super-sub” wait for a start as Ireland prepare for World Cup qualifying; and Leinster’s James Ryan looks ahead after Champions Cup heartbreak. Housing/Legal: A will made overseas can delay Irish probate indefinitely, according to a High Court-style probate Q&A.
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