AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLive Exports: MEP Ciaran Mullooly has called an Athlone public meeting on Saturday (7.30pm) to tackle the live animal export crisis after Brittany Ferries said it will stop carrying livestock to France, leaving Irish Ferries as the only remaining operator; farmers and exporters are urged to “bang heads together” to secure workable capacity. Tobacco Enforcement: New research for JTI Ireland says almost 60% of cigarette packs found in Ireland avoided Irish tax, with about 14% of non-Irish duty-paid packs linked to illegal counterfeit cigarettes—highlighting major tax losses and pressure on legitimate retailers. Inflation Watch: CSO figures show annual consumer price inflation held at 3.4% in July, with monthly rises driven mainly by housing and energy costs. Cork Food & Community: Cork on a Fork returns as a sustainability-focused food festival, spotlighting local food systems, biodiversity and hands-on ways to improve food security. Mobile Sector: Three Ireland reports 5.6m customers and 2% revenue growth in H1 2026, citing continued network expansion. Warehouse Demand: Irish firms are increasingly looking to create extra warehouse capacity without new premises, turning to better use of vertical space and storage systems as logistics vacancy stays tight.
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