AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBudget 2027 Fight: People Before Profit is pushing a “millionaires’ tax” on net wealth above €3m, lifting corporation tax to 20%, and funding a €500 household energy credit via a data-centre levy, alongside a €1.75 fuel price cap and higher welfare. Legal Tech Deal: Cork’s Bundledocs has been acquired by Opus 2, expanding its AI-ready dispute and document workflow platform for law firms. Ports & Trade: Limerick, Shannon and Tralee Chambers are urging major investment in Shannon Foynes and the Shannon Estuary, linking the port to offshore renewables, logistics and grid upgrades. Energy Diplomacy: The EU has rejected US threats of a diesel export ban, as Washington presses France and Germany to release emergency reserves; Macron calls for coordinated G7 action. Rail Contract: Rhomberg Sersa Rail Group wins a €140m+ Iarnród Éireann deal to operate and maintain specialist on-track machines. Regional Growth: Film producers in the Mid-West want the return of a regional production incentive to build crews beyond Dublin. Start-up Spotlight: Enterprise Ireland names Monksland’s Dunbar Pharma founder Leah Fletcher as a finalist for the HPSU Founder of the Year awards. Transport & Jobs: Comtrade 360 is setting up a Galway delivery centre with plans to hire 30.
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