Data Centres & Insurance: Allianz Commercial says the global data centre insurance market could more than double to £17.8bn by 2030 as AI-driven buildouts turn sites into “mission-critical” infrastructure, with insurers increasingly exposed to climate and supply-chain risk. Irish Energy: EirGrid data shows grid-scale solar hit a record 9.4% share of Ireland’s July electricity mix, up from 8.2% in June, as demand rose to 2,744GWh. Construction & Investment: H.I.G. Capital has bought UK M&E contractor Phoenix ME, targeting expansion across data centres, life sciences and infrastructure with management retained. Dublin Regeneration: Dublin City Council has appointed Purcell for Phase 1 of the €173.2m Parnell Square Cultural Quarter, including a new five-storey City Library and upgrades to the Hugh Lane Gallery wing. Farming Support Pressure: Agriculture Appeals Office figures show only 34% of farmers succeeded (fully or partly) in overturning Department of Agriculture decisions on support eligibility in 2025. R&D Tax Credit Push: A new call urges Ireland to widen and modernise the R&D tax credit to better attract investment, including updating rules for today’s innovation practices. Solar & Grid Planning: Greenlink’s Ireland–Wales power cable route was rerouted after Harry Potter fans objected to it passing near Dobby’s memorial at Freshwater West. Industry Deal Watch: Ryanair signed a five-year data and AI partnership with Google Cloud, rolling out Workspace and Gemini Enterprise across 35,000 staff.