AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS-Ireland Trade: Donald Trump says he will remove the 10% tariff on Irish whiskey, announcing it during Shane Lowry’s Irish Open trophy ceremony at Doonbeg, after pressure from Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the golfer himself. Politics & Unity Row: Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Andrews mocked Trump’s “united Ireland” comments in the European Parliament, arguing people who take Ireland’s future seriously won’t treat the US president’s remarks as meaningful. Local Housing: Dublin City Council’s housing committee backed a motion to reverse April rent increases for council homes, with votes ahead of the 2027 budget. Climate Watch: A new report warns Dublin Airport could burn through its carbon “fair share” by 2034 if passenger growth restrictions are lifted. Health: A landmark Irish ageing study finds falls among older adults have risen sharply over 15 years. Business & Consumer Safety: Revolut is facing fallout after a scam using a government email domain led to a breach affecting about 12 Irish customers. Sports: Munster GAA shelved a plan to move the All-Ireland hurling final to August after county feedback. Community & Services: Safe Ireland’s interim chief executive visited Donegal domestic violence services, highlighting specialist support in rural areas.
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