Consumer Rights Update: New Irish law gives people a legal right to speak to a human instead of a chatbot when buying financial products, with clearer contract-cancellation rules also set to come in. AI in Health Tech: Haleon and Microsoft are expanding their AI partnership to speed up health research and clinical content, using Microsoft Azure and Copilot with a security and governance framework. Food & Retail Supply Chains: BWG Foods launches “Market Square Select”, an own-brand range co-developed with Irish producers for independent MACE and LONDIS retailers. Energy & Community Benefits: BnM’s Community Benefit Fund Awards Evening highlights €700,000+ in local supports tied to renewable energy projects, education and community energy schemes. Property & Housing Pressure: A new study links tourism to rent rises, flagging Ireland as facing the biggest absolute rent increase over the next five years, with Dublin Airport expansion likely to worsen pressure. EV Market Watch: Privacy concerns are leaving Government wary of using tech to calculate a new EV tax, weighing odometer-based approaches against tracking fears. EU Sanctions Spotlight: Pressure grows on Ireland over Aughinish Alumina’s Russian links, with EU-level discussions on potential alumina sanctions. Transport & Digital Travel: Vienna Airport rolls out new CT scanners to streamline security, letting passengers keep electronics and carry more liquids in hand luggage. Business Leadership: PwC Ireland appoints six new partners across advisory, tax and assurance. Local Business & Culture: Yamamori Izakaya in Dublin will end DJ-led late-night events from July 19 after a legal dispute.