Back-to-school finance: Ireland’s social welfare and household support calendar is shifting in August and September, with bank holiday payment changes and the return of Fuel Allowance later in the year. Retail & consumer savings: American Freight is pushing “Back to Savings” with same-day take-home furniture and mattress deals aimed at students and families. Circular economy pressure point: Re-turn says €60.1m in drinks deposits went unclaimed in 2025, even as return volumes rose to about 1.4bn items, with calls for clearer detail on where unredeemed cash ends up. Agribusiness biosecurity: Animal Health Ireland urges farmers to tighten biosecurity ahead of autumn stock purchases, including isolating new animals and checking BVD and vaccination histories. Water quality on farms: A Tipperary demo farm open day highlighted practical steps to cut nitrate and phosphorus runoff in the Suir catchment, from buffers to yard design. Industry leadership: Ireland’s Women in Finance Charter reports modest gains in board and executive representation across signatory firms. Energy & infrastructure: Reganosa is selected to verify FEED for Ireland’s planned FSRU gas reserve project. Transport & logistics: Amazon Air’s first branded Boeing 767 freighter, Odyssey, enters service as the carrier expands its owned cargo fleet.