Energy Policy: Spain’s Congress will debate a push for a temporary EU “solidarity” tax on energy firms’ extraordinary profits, as governments argue over who should shoulder the next energy-crisis bill. Home Energy & Housing: Ireland’s Solar PV grant is set to expand, with eligibility widening to newer builds (up to those occupied before 2025), as the Government targets cleaner power uptake amid affordability pressure. Agriculture & Food: Limerick researchers call to extend the sugar tax beyond drinks to sweets and chocolate, warning that cheap, high-calorie biscuits are fuelling obesogenic habits. Climate & Water: A study says Ireland’s record July drought impact was amplified by climate-driven higher evaporative demand, making extreme dryness far more likely. Energy Infrastructure: A €12.5m upgrade at the Killybegs water treatment plant is completed, boosting resilience for local homes and supporting the fishing port’s businesses. Digital & Power Demand: New reporting highlights how AI-driven data centres are reshaping electricity demand, with major growth projected in the US. Data Centres & Cooling: Singapore has introduced a national standard for liquid cooling in tropical data centres, aiming to improve energy and water efficiency as heat strains air-cooling. Public Transport/Planning: Government is considering extending petrol and diesel excise duty cuts into early spring to reduce the risk of renewed fuel protests. Legal & Business: A Scramogue man is set to begin practice at the Bar of Ireland, after completing devilling in land law and commercial landlord-tenant work.