AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFuel Policy: Fuels for Ireland warns it would be “absolutely reckless” to reimpose excise duty cuts, the NORA levy and still push ahead with carbon tax increases—arguing fuel demand won’t fall like normal consumer goods. Wildfire & Farming Payments: INHFA urges farmers in wildfire-hit areas to submit proof quickly to protect CAP direct payments on burned commonage and hill lands. Energy & Infrastructure: ESB’s CEO pay rise and Ireland’s energy infrastructure gaps stay in focus as policymakers debate how to fund and deliver upgrades. Construction & Property: Work starts on a £95m Clayton Hotel development in Edinburgh, a sign of continued investment momentum in hospitality. Manufacturing Heritage: Lucozade and Ribena mark 80 years at the Coleford factory as Suntory backs multi-million-pound supply-chain and processing upgrades. Digital Capability: A new study argues government digital plans must include citizens’ skills and trust, not just internal systems. Local Business Recognition: Ganly’s Athlone is named a finalist in the Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards. Culture Night (Waterford): Theatre Royal Waterford joins Culture Night with free, late-night programming for families and young creatives.
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