AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEU-Linked Diplomacy: Canada’s PM Mark Carney met Ireland’s Taoiseach in Dublin ahead of the G7, arguing “middle power” countries should team up with Europe rather than chase favour with the US. Agri-Food & Rural Health: Teagasc will host a sheep conference with outdoor farm workshops in Roscommon next week, while Men’s Health Week spotlights “one step at a time” wellbeing support for Irish farmers. Energy Transition & Home Efficiency: Ireland’s ICE2EV scrappage pilot is set to start July 1 with grants up to €8,500 for eligible drivers, and homeowners are reminded of Better Energy Homes grants of up to €8,000 for upgrades like insulation and heat pumps. Food Safety: The FSAI issued seven closure orders in May, including a Dublin pub shut over rodent droppings. Industry & Tech: A report says Amazon AWS plans a major data centre campus in Indiana, highlighting how energy demand and grid costs are becoming a key issue for data centre expansion. Sports Business: Jim McGuinness said Donegal must “go again” after a disappointing All-Ireland SFC loss to Cork.
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