AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEU Budget: Ireland’s EU presidency proposed cutting €141bn from the bloc’s 2028–34 budget, an 8% reduction that still leaves it 30% above current spending. Agriculture and regional funds would face cuts of about 3%, but the plan faces resistance from member states and MEPs. Business: Irish property group Martin Property Group is backing a bid to take over Poundland, pledging to retain its stores, workforce and distribution centre if the deal proceeds. Farming: Irish agriculture faces mounting pressure, with Macra warning that current trends could leave no tillage farmers within 16 years; Teagasc also says supply gaps for anaerobic digestion plants are missing from gas transition plans. Energy: Renewables generated 43% of Ireland’s electricity in September, while a proposed major data centre in Waterford has drawn residents’ protests.
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