AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUkraine-Ireland Trade: Ukraine has joined critics of Ireland’s alumina exports to Russia, after the Irish Times reported Aughinish-linked shipments feeding Moscow’s military industry, with the Irish embassy in Kyiv citing a jump from €196m (2021) to €318m (2025). UN Peacekeeping Vote Push: A letter argues Ireland should use a referendum to secure public support for keeping its UN peacekeeping role, warning that tragedies show the need for UN protection. Israel Football Row: The FAI is urged to “take a stand” and refuse to play an October Nations League match against Israel, with critics saying sport and politics can’t be separated. World Cup Build-Up (Women’s): Republic of Ireland face the Netherlands at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Friday as Carla Ward targets qualification momentum. Dublin Sport (Men’s): Ireland’s World Cup co-host send-off friendly vs Canada heads to Montréal, with squad focus after late arrivals. Health & Safety: Cork’s Sexual Assault Treatment Unit says peer-on-peer sexual violence is being reported by children as young as 12, with stigma slowing some male LGBT+ disclosures. Finance & Tax: New US corporation tax rules are putting Ireland in the spotlight, after Pfizer disclosed large Irish tax payments publicly. Scam Warning: Bank of Ireland customers are warned about a surge in text scams pretending to be the bank.
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