AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoConsumer Safety: The CCPC has warned parents not to buy or use “baby sleep pillows”, saying more than 1,100 listings were removed and the products can cause death via suffocation or overheating. Retail & Consumer Complaints: A CCPC warning also follows broader scrutiny of online marketplaces, while a separate report highlights how Ticketmaster’s “Computer Says No” approach left an Irish booking agent unable to resolve ticket issues. Energy & Transport Costs: AA Ireland reports diesel down to €1.88/l in June, while petrol nudged up to €1.84/l; EV charging rates stayed broadly stable. Small Business Pressure: The Small Firms Association says costs for Irish firms rose 44.4% over three years, with energy, labour and insurance driving strain and nearly half facing liquidity risk within three months. Industrial Tech & Jobs: SK Chemicals appoints Omya as its European distributor for SKYPEL, targeting growth across the UK, Ireland and Scandinavia. EU Economy Watch: Eurostat data shows euro area GDP down 0.2% QoQ in Q1 2026, with Ireland flagged for a sharp decline. Housing & Social Impact: A new homelessness-focused report points to a worsening mismatch in supply and demand, with thousands more people now affected than during pandemic-era protections.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.
Perspectify News
