EU Climate Policy: Sweden’s EU Affairs minister has written to the Irish Presidency ahead of the Commission’s review of the EU Emissions Trading System, urging a “strong, predictable” ETS with the current emissions reduction pace kept broadly unchanged into the early 2030s, plus support for waste incineration and more shipping in the scheme. Sanctions & Industry: Enterprise Minister Simon Harris says Ireland must ensure EU action on alumina doesn’t “inadvertently” aid Russia, as an investigation into Aughinish Alumina’s Russian-linked role nears completion and a report is due to be sent to the Commission. Energy Transition Jobs: SE Systems, which retrofits homes and businesses, is creating 150 jobs over two years and opening/expanding hubs across Cork, Dublin, Clare, Donegal and Louth as it targets doubling turnover to €100m by 2030. Consumer Protection: JD Sports is reissuing thousands of expired gift cards to Irish customers after a watchdog intervention, refunding about €250,000 and highlighting tighter rules around voucher expiry. Aviation Services: Cork air ambulance night-use upgrade plans at Rathcool Aerodrome are paused after an appeal to An Bord Pleanála by local residents. Agri-Food & Farming: The Clonmany Agricultural Show returns for its 57th year with a Guinness World Record sheaf-throwing attempt and major guest line-up, while farmers report an early harvest start after a long dry spell. STEM in Schools: Stryker’s Empower3D 3D-printing challenge has named winners across Ireland, including Newport Convent Primary School in Tipperary, for sustainable design and learning journeys. Agricultural Media: Agriland beef journalist Breifne O’Brien has been selected for the 2026 IFAJ Alltech Young Leaders awards programme.