Life Sciences & Pharma: SCIEX says it has expanded BioPhase 8800 capillary electrophoresis capabilities, adding software controls, automation connectivity and new support for oligonucleotide therapeutics—aimed at speeding lab decisions. EU Agriculture: EU agriculture ministers advanced post-2027 CAP talks, pushing for stability for farmers while responding to drought pressures and administrative simplification. Climate Resilience: Ireland’s Climate Change Advisory Council warns flood relief delivery is too slow, with 30 of 54 major schemes still at preliminary design after years of delays. Energy Affordability: Environment Minister Darragh O’Brien seeks Cabinet approval for an enhanced boiler scrappage scheme, including €2,000 grants for oil/kerosene boilers and bigger support via SEAI. Budget Watch: ESRI warns Budget 2027 could breach spending limits and flags the “fragility” of Ireland’s tax base as reliance on multinational corporation tax continues. AI & Society: The Catholic Church in Ireland will host an AI seminar in Maynooth, following a Vatican call to keep AI “human-friendly” and tightly regulated. Data Centres: EU data-centre efficiency labelling plans get cautious industry support, but operators want a fair system that won’t undermine competitiveness. Sanctions Risk for Industry: An Irish alumina plant supplying Russia could face EU penalties, with jobs and industrial impact at the centre of the debate.