AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy Bills: Electric Ireland is set to raise electricity costs by up to 8% for 1.1 million homes from July 1, with gas also up, as Middle East tensions keep pressure on energy markets. Cost-of-Living: A Royal London Ireland survey finds 70% of adults are most worried about rising living costs, with housing and retirement savings top concerns. Transport Disruption: Irish Rail says a major signal fault has been fixed, but suburban services still face delays and alterations across DART and multiple lines. Broadband Rollout: National Broadband Ireland has opened fibre connections for 62,700 premises in rural north Cork, including areas between Blarney and Watergrasshill. Sanctions Watch: The European Commission has no plans to sanction alumina supplied by Aughinish Alumina to Russia, citing knock-on impacts for EU industry. Drugs Crackdown: Gardaí and Revenue seized 255kg of cannabis worth about €5.1m in Dublin and arrested four men. Sport—Ireland vs Qatar: Ireland beat Qatar 1-0 at the Aviva, but the match was halted twice as protesters threw tennis balls over Israel fixtures; Jack Moylan was also sent off. Cricket: New Zealand moved closer to victory over Ireland in the Stormont Test, with Ireland struggling after a follow-on. Health: The Diabetes Policy and Services Review was launched, setting out a national strategy for diabetes care.
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