EU Sanctions Push: Ireland’s EU presidency backed the 21st Russia sanctions package, adding 32 Russian banks to the transaction ban list and targeting revenue streams, the shadow fleet and supply chains. Energy & Grid Flexibility: ENGIE brought two 50MW/100MWh battery storage projects in Scotland into full commercial operation, underlining the push for flexible low-carbon infrastructure. Farm Cashflow: Payments under Ireland’s Fuel Income Support Scheme are now flowing to farmers and contractors, with €20.7m nationally and totals expected to reach about €27m. Farm Safety & Health: Teagasc says farmers’ health issues can raise farm injury risk, linking stress, sleep problems and cardiovascular factors to safety outcomes. Agriculture Policy: An Oireachtas committee chair says the next CAP should do more on succession and bring more women into farming. Telecom Security: A new IIEA report warns of a deteriorating security environment for Ireland’s telecoms, including subsea cables and data centres. Banking Watch: Bankinter beat forecasts with a 16% Q2 net profit rise, with lending income and fees supporting results. Payments Trend: ECB data shows euro area non-cash payments rising, while Cyprus leads on digital and instant payments. Irish Media/Drama: RTÉ confirmed a second season of The Walsh Sisters, starring Cork actress Máiréad Tyers. Logistics Automation: DPD Ireland is rolling out automated conveyor operations able to sort 10,000 parcels an hour. Cyber Risk: Stadler says it received an extortion demand after a supplier-linked breach, while it insists no ransom will be paid. Energy Company Update: Bord Gáis Energy reported marginally higher H1 EBITDA of €50m and highlighted ongoing investment in flexible generation and solar.