EU Aviation Consumer Rights: After 13 years, the EU has agreed to modernise air passenger protections, boosting compensation, rerouting, disability assistance and ticket-price transparency—though the analysis warns some benefits may be funded via higher fares. Irish Housing & Construction Pressure: Limerick house prices are rising faster than Dublin, with first-time buyers dominating and landlord supply tightening; meanwhile Dublin’s construction boom is being undermined by a shortage of experienced roofing contractors, pushing up costs and risking delays. Shared Island & Transport Investment: Taoiseach Micheál Martin is seeking cabinet approval for a further €377m under Shared Island, including rail bottleneck fixes on the Belfast–Dublin line, as Luas Finglas construction is pulled forward to target 2028. Energy, Tech & Data Centres: A debate is intensifying over data-centre growth in Ireland and beyond, with a focus on environmental impacts; Centrica also touts Microsoft Power Platform expansion in the UK and Ireland, while FlexGen launches European battery-storage software operations. Consumer Scams & Trade Rules: The CCPC warns of scam texts about new customs charges from 1 July, as delivery fees for items under €150 return. Labour & Skills: A new Fermanagh labour history book spotlights decades of union activism across key local industries. AI & Music Rights: Irish and international music creators warn labels and publishers against misusing artists’ rights in AI licensing deals. Business & Logistics: DHL is investing in an automated healthcare logistics hub at Infinity Park Derby, signalling continued life-sciences supply-chain automation.