Healthcare & Biotech: NICE has recommended Henlius’ PD-1 inhibitor Hetronifly® (serplulimab) for routine NHS use in England and Wales for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer, supporting use alongside standard chemotherapy. Agriculture & Farm Policy: Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon says he will fight to avoid cuts to his 2027 budget, despite a proposed €26m levy to help fund the Department of Education. Water & Wastewater Infrastructure: Uisce Éireann has lodged plans for a major Limerick (Bunlicky) wastewater upgrade and regional bioresource centre, flagged as critical infrastructure and aimed at supporting housing and growth while protecting the Shannon Estuary. Dairy & Antibiotics: Teagasc coverage backs moving away from blanket dry cow antibiotics toward selective dry cow therapy and internal teat sealants to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use. Energy & Data Centres: Ireland’s renewables push continues as solar capacity passes 3GW, while pressure from data centre electricity demand keeps the spotlight on grid and power planning. Road Safety: A Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne case raises fresh questions after reports he was found over the legal alcohol limit on a trip to Dublin Airport. Labour Relations: Fórsa members at Oberstown voted to accept proposals and pause industrial action over staffing levels after talks at the Workplace Relations Commission. Consumer & Fraud: Garda and consumer-safety reporting highlights ongoing scam risks, with separate US-focused scam tracker updates underscoring how online fraud keeps shifting.