AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCross-Border Business Push: Nebraska lawmakers backed LB1087 to create a Nebraska–Ireland Commission aimed at boosting bilateral trade, investment, exchanges and infrastructure links. Data-Centre Power Deal: Kildare gas-turbine specialist OFS is set for a major private equity investment (reportedly above €70m), betting on rising demand from data centres. Energy & Industry Pressure: Ireland’s Chambers warn the State is at economic risk if infrastructure upgrades don’t keep pace. AI Cooling Meets Water Rules: Wallonia blocked Google’s plan for extra river cooling for an AI data centre, a reminder that water rights can still trump tech expansion. Food & Farming Sector Watch: Dairy and farming coverage continues to flag drought pressure and cost impacts on Irish producers. Legal Services Dispute: The Law Society of Ireland says it can’t nominate solicitors for remand prisoners during industrial action, after a judge raised emergency cover concerns. Illicit Trade Alert: High tobacco taxes and light penalties for smugglers are driving global cigarette smuggling, with Ireland highlighted for having the highest EU tobacco taxes.
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