AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTransport & Housing Pressure: Ireland’s housing delivery is slowing hard: the Central Bank says new homes now take nearly twice as long to complete as a decade ago, with 2016 builds taking 21–26 months versus 44–50 months for homes completed so far in 2026. MetroLink Cost Shock: Dublin’s MetroLink is heading for Cabinet with a much higher price tag than four years ago, threatening further delays as the project moves toward procurement. Economic Outlook: The Central Bank has lifted its growth forecast to 3.8% for 2026, driven by demand for software and data-centre equipment tied to AI, while warning against extra Budget stimulus. Climate Action Gap: A coalition says Ireland is on track for less than half the cut needed for its 2030 climate target and is urging the Government to publish the delayed 2026 Climate Action Plan. Agri-Food Policy: Tánaiste Simon Harris commits to fertiliser, fodder and fuel supports for Budget 2027, while Macra calls for 10% of CAP funding ring-fenced for generational renewal. Bovine TB Update: Minister Martin Heydon says progress makes eradication “once again possible,” despite suspensions of some vets from TB testing. Ploughing Spotlight: The National Ploughing Championships opened with 77,000 attendees, with Enterprise Ireland innovation awards and a packed agri-food and machinery programme.
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