AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy & Climate Policy: A new push argues Ireland’s climate targets are there, but the missing piece is a clear plan to end fossil-fuel dependence—linking it directly to energy security and cost-of-living pressures. Data Centres & Public Impact: Erin Brockovich has launched a platform tracking data-centre growth, spotlighting concerns over energy and water use as AI demand surges. Planning & Competition: Lidl says rivals are exploiting Ireland’s planning system with “spurious objections”, warning delays are undermining a €600m store and distribution investment. Housing Market (Dublin): New releases at Portmarnock’s Pebble Cove bring three- and four-bed homes from €685,000, while Kilternan Village near the M50 offers sustainable apartments and houses from €615,000. Agriculture & Trade: UK imports of Irish beef fell in Q1, while beef price cuts in the UK are drawing criticism from farmers over how fast prices are dropping. Beef Policy & CAP: Big landowners “doing little farming” are in the firing line as Fine Gael presses for a tougher definition of an active farmer in the next CAP. SME Finance: The Tánaiste’s SME Credit Demand Survey shows fewer SMEs applying for bank finance in 2025 and rising interest in investing in AI.
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