AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRenewables & Jobs: Greenvolt Next will create 50 jobs at its Waterford HQ (90 roles overall), expanding its solar and battery work and adding space and new tech at the site. Marine & Offshore Wind: Fugro has won a two-year contract with EirGrid to monitor marine mammal activity off Ireland’s south coast, using seabed sensors to build ecological baselines for offshore wind. Health Insurance Pressure: Ireland’s Health Insurance Authority says premiums rose about 10.6% last year while cover was cut, with more people on restricted orthopaedic plans and higher out-of-pocket risk for major procedures. Mortgage Costs: Central Bank warnings suggest many fixed-rate borrowers will face higher rates as fixes end, with households and banks still “resilient” but lower-income customers most exposed. Trade & Security: The Ukrainian Embassy has raised “serious concern” over alumina exports from Aughinish Alumina to Russia, citing rising volumes and links to Russia’s military-industrial complex. Agriculture Genetics: Dairy Gene Ireland tested 53 bulls in 2026, supporting AI-linked breeding and discounted straw supply to farmers. Policy & Industry Strategy: Minister Helen McEntee heads to an OECD meeting in Paris to push Ireland’s competitiveness agenda, including AI adoption supports and plans for a National AI Office.
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