AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEU Presidency Watch: Ireland heads into its EU Council presidency “listening mode”, with internal warnings that any department not pulling its weight could damage the country’s reputation in Brussels. Climate & Courts: A legal challenge is set to test Carney’s climate agenda, as Ecojustice argues the policy horizon problem leaves future generations exposed. Agriculture & Land Use: Farmers entered 73,172ha into the Straw Incorporation Measure for 2026, with 3,242 applications and payments set at €250/ha for cereal straw and €150/ha for oilseed rape straw. Energy & Transport: Ryanair extended Michael O’Leary’s contract to 2032, with a bonus scheme potentially worth over €150m. Logistics & Tech: CLdN acquired Samskip’s quay-to-quay and door-to-door freight business between the Continent and UK & Ireland, while drone firm Manna reported losses near €50m in Ireland. Local Costs: Storm Eowyn tree clean-up in Ballina’s Tom Ruane Park is costing €11,804, including specialist root removal and chipping.
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