AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy & Infrastructure: Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala has bought $200m of Equitix’s stake in the Greenlink UK-Ireland subsea power interconnector, backing grid resilience and cross-border electricity security. Consumer & Retail: AIB reports Irish discretionary spending rose 2% in May, with restaurants up 10%, pubs up 5% and cinemas surging 53% year-on-year, while EV charging spend jumped 74%. Food & Drink Industry: KFC is rolling out its “next chapter” globally, expanding boneless “Tenders & Dips” and refreshing branding, as it targets younger diners with more sauces and dunking options. Housing & Construction: A major Templemore housing push is planned, with a new private estate of 56 homes lodged in Tipperary, alongside ongoing social housing delivery. Tech & Cybersecurity: The EU’s Cybersecurity Act 2.0 is drawing fire over proposed “high-risk” country designations that could force costly equipment changes across Irish critical sectors. Business & Trade: Salesforce has agreed to acquire Irish tech firm Fin for $3.6bn, signalling continued consolidation in Ireland’s AI and SaaS ecosystem. Agriculture & Food Supply: Protein demand is tightening global dairy supplies, with whey shortages and price pressure highlighted as consumers chase higher-protein products.
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