AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoQuantum Leap for Ireland: Horizon Quantum says it will place a second, 256-qubit trapped-ion system in Dublin, aiming to plug into Ireland’s deep-tech talent and university ecosystem. EU Security & Industry: The EU warns Ireland’s neutrality won’t shield it from Russian hybrid threats as investigations into Aughinish Alumina’s alumina links to Russia continue. Energy Costs Hit Households: The ECB’s first rate rise in nearly three years lifts pressure on Irish mortgages and renews calls for better protection for vulnerable households. Industrial Policy Debate: A new critique argues Carney’s “all-in” industrial policy approach risks repeating a global fad, with productivity reforms left behind. Food & Farming Signals: FAO data shows the global beef price index has surged to record highs, while an ESRI report says energy support is too broad and regressive. Local Business & Compliance: A Co Offaly shop proprietor faces court over possession of “very realistic” imitation firearms. Tech Credibility Boost: Czech firm Krel Central wins Dun & Bradstreet AAA Gold, citing stability as it eyes wider European expansion.
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