AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMeta Job Shock: Government is bracing for more tech job losses after Meta cut up to 350 roles in Ireland—about 20% of its workforce—far above the initial expectation, as AI investment drives global restructuring. Nature Restoration Plan: Ireland is moving from drafting to action on the first Nature Restoration Plan, with the public set to be asked for input as the EU law’s “moonshot” obligations take shape. Climate Methane Row: More than 40 international scientists warn Ireland against a controversial greenhouse-gas assessment method that they say could soften methane targets. Cork Docklands Homes: The Land Development Agency and BnM have agreed a land transfer at Cork Docklands with potential for up to 300 homes, supported by planned Luas route connectivity. West/North-West Creative Scale: EDGE26’s landmark report maps 1,045 active digital creative companies across the west and north-west, pushing for coordinated investment to move from momentum to scale. Property Pipeline: New seaside home releases in Donabate and a restored Victorian villa in Bray underline how demand keeps finding premium locations.
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