AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoResearch & Innovation: Ireland is set to expand advanced science capacity with a €460m push for seven new Rinn research centres, aiming to create 577 research roles, support 800+ PhD graduates and draw in a further €500m from industry and other partners. Health & MedTech: RCSI researchers have developed a low-cost artificial mitral heart valve model that mimics the real valve’s mechanical behaviour, helping scientists study disease and test future treatments. Energy & Industry Decarbonisation: Spirit Energy has cleared a key milestone for the Morecambe Net Zero Peak Cluster CCS project, moving into the UK licence “Assess Phase” after seismic and subsurface work to prepare for future CO₂ storage permits. Aviation & Consumer Watch: Ryanair is facing a UK CMA probe over “mandatory family seat” fees for parents of children aged 2-11, with regulators checking whether charges breach consumer pricing rules. Transport & Business: Dublin Airport has completed a major F&B transformation, expanding to 50 outlets across terminals 1 and 2 with new operators and longer-term contracts. Agriculture & Food Systems: A co-operative framework for regenerative agriculture is gaining traction as industry groups push soil-first farming practices. EU Policy & Economy: The ECB is expected to raise interest rates to counter Iran-war-driven inflation pressures, a move that could weigh on eurozone growth.
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