Semiconductor push: Intel has announced a €5bn expansion at its Leixlip campus to boost output for Xeon 6 and next-gen chips, supporting Europe’s AI supply chain and creating high-tech jobs. Airline jobs at risk: Aer Lingus says up to 500 roles could go as it cuts head-office costs by about 25% and reduces flying by 6% from late September, including route withdrawals. Agriculture transition: A Just Transition Commission report urges clearer long-term funding and payments for ecosystem services so farmers can tackle climate change and biodiversity loss without policy uncertainty. Textiles circularity: Ireland has published a draft delivery plan for a textile EPR scheme, setting out a producer responsibility organisation and a move toward compliance ahead of an April 2028 deadline. Water and infrastructure: RSE and DuPont Water Solutions sign an alliance to deliver modular membrane tech across UK, Ireland and Europe for water and wastewater projects. Logistics growth: DPD Ireland will invest €10m in a new Dublin distribution hub, creating 200 jobs and adding autonomous robots to lift sorting capacity. Local economy spotlight: Cork County Council backs a Ryder Cup strategy to ensure the county isn’t “watching from the sideline” as the event approaches next year. Safety and services: West Waterford councillors raise concerns over missing signage, overgrown hedges and parking/access issues affecting road safety. Politics and delivery: As the Dáil shuts for summer, a new Inside Politics wrap looks at the term’s biggest moments and the pressure on government to deliver on cost-of-living. Domestic violence law: Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan’s package clears the Oireachtas, including “Jennie’s Law” to create a public register of domestic violence convictions.