AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPay and Labour: A draft public-sector deal offering 10.75% increases through March 2029 has suspended Thursday’s planned strike; unions will ballot members before deciding whether to accept it. Costs: Irish inflation reached 4.3% in October, driven by higher energy, housing and transport costs, adding pressure for employers and households. Energy and Construction: Galway County Council refused a proposed 229-acre solar farm, citing road, safety and planning concerns, while a new Dublin data centre has been completed by Johnson Controls and Armada. Food and Farming: Irish agri-food exports hit a record €20.8 billion in 2025, as Teagasc prepares a national beef conference on farm profitability and work-life balance. Manufacturing: Ventec and MICAM plan to establish printed-circuit-board materials production in Ireland.
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