AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHigh Court Construction Dispute: The High Court signalled it should stay four sets of proceedings in the children’s hospital contract fight after BAM’s novel application, aiming to clarify the basis for claims and cut out extraneous issues. Public Pay Talks: Social Protection Minister Dara Calleary urged SIPTU to join pay talks after unions began preparing for industrial action, warning the Government won’t do a deal “at any cost”. Tech & Funding: Pilot Photonics secured EUR 10.4m from the EU’s EIC Accelerator to scale photonic chip production, hire more staff and qualify products for high-volume manufacturing. AI in Irish Business: Dublin PR firm Everhaze raised €450k to roll out its AI PR assistant Lú across Ireland and the UK, targeting agencies under pressure to shift to outcome-based pricing. Consumer Law: JD Sports agreed to reissue 5,604 gift cards worth €246,859 after CCPC action over wrongly cancelled “expired” vouchers. Start-ups Surge: Vision-net/CRIF data shows a record 14,949 new Irish start-ups in the first half of 2026 (+13%), led by IT, then motor, manufacturing and construction. Energy & Homes: A “green mortgage” BER system update is prompting homeowners to re-check grades after retrofits, with A3 targets proving difficult for 1980s-built homes. Food & Drink Policy: Food Drink Ireland says Budget 2027 must back the sector with targeted supports for wages, energy and raw materials, plus a strategic capital fund for digital and low-carbon upgrades.
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