Data Centres & Construction: Hochtief/ACS (with Irish subsidiary Dornan) will build a 36MW data centre in Berlin for NTT Global Data Centers, with work starting this summer and delivery of halls from 2028, underlining how Irish engineering supply chains are feeding Europe’s AI infrastructure build-out. AI Infrastructure Pressure: A new report warns datacentre projects worldwide face major hurdles and that many large sites over 100MW may be delayed or cancelled, even as demand for AI grows. Water & Energy Use: A separate analysis flags how data centres can drive steep water consumption and outlines practical ways operators can cut freshwater use while maintaining performance. Agri-Food Economics: Teagasc’s National Farm Survey shows dairy incomes up 41% in 2025 and overall farm incomes rising, while off-farm work remains common (with 59% of farm households having off-farm jobs). Food Safety: FSAI issues a recall for specific Gouda cheese batches (including Horgans and M&S Truffle Gouda) due to listeria risk. Solar & Renewables Supply Chain: TrinaTracker and Renvolt expand a long-term partnership, adding a 305MW Irish solar portfolio using FixOrigin mounting solutions. Housing Delivery: Government plans to back civil servants taking more risks to speed up delivery of homes and critical infrastructure, aiming to tackle delays and cost escalation. Legal/Consumer Watch: LSRA data shows a record number of complaints closed in 2025, with Cork among the highest counties. Local Business Growth: Limerick AI firm secures €3m to expand globally and create 200 jobs.