AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPublic Services: Unions have rejected last-ditch talks to avert Wednesday’s strike by more than 300,000 public and civil servants, threatening disruption to schools and health services. Technology Jobs: OpenAI plans 200 more jobs and a new Applied AI Lab in Dublin, taking its planned Irish workforce expansion to 450 roles. EU Budget: Ireland’s proposal to cut the bloc’s 2028–34 budget by 8%—about €141 billion—faces growing criticism; farm groups say unchanged CAP funding would mean sharp payment cuts. Agriculture: Bluetongue has now been detected in 28 herds across 11 counties, with officials urging farmers to stay vigilant. Courts: The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal over planning permission for a €1.6 billion data centre near Ennis. Former Olympic swimming coach George Gibney was jailed for 15½ years for indecent assaults on children; alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan appeared in court and plans to seek bail.
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