AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoScreen Industry & Tax Relief: Revenue figures show 103 film and TV productions received Section 481 corporation tax credits in the first half of 2026, including Netflix projects shot in Ireland such as Mercenary: An Extraction Series and Grown Ups. Food & Drink Recognition: Athlone’s The Irish Craft Soda Co. is a Blas na hÉireann finalist, joining other Westmeath producers including Greene’s Free Range Eggs and Red Rooster Coffee. Flood Insurance Reform: The Government is setting up a flood insurance protection gap working group to tackle access problems as insurers pull back from high-risk areas. Energy & Renewables: Sumitomo has taken a 33.3% stake in the Gwynt Glas floating offshore wind project in the Celtic Sea, with ESB and EDF Power Solutions UK & Ireland holding the rest. Transport & Fuel Costs: AA Ireland reports diesel up 19c/litre in August and petrol up 9c/litre, with further excise restoration due from 1 September. Local Business Growth: Limerick’s H&MV Engineering has secured fresh funding valuing it at €1.4bn and plans hiring as it pushes further into the US. Telecom Consumer Rules (EU): France has banned unsolicited telemarketing calls under a new opt-in law with steep fines for violators.
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