EU-US Online Safety Talks: EU Commissioner Michael McGrath is in Washington pushing EU-US co-operation on online safety for children, with age-appropriate limits on social media expected to be a key theme. Regulation Watch: The EU is also moving to tighten carbon market rules under the ETS, with major knock-on effects for emissions and industry costs. Transport & Consumer Safety: Government leaders meet Monday on the future of e-scooters after retailers, including Amazon, delisted models that can exceed Irish speed limits. Housing & Accountability: The long-delayed Mulcahy Report into alleged Donegal planning corruption remains unpublished, with the department citing concerns over content and possible defamation. Local Governance: A closure of the Hardscrabble Bridge in St Martins left mayor and residents blindsided, with a detour now in place. Justice & Rights: A new domestic violence register push (“Jennie’s Law”) is in focus as legislation advances, while legal aid disputes continue to ripple through courts. Sports & Culture: Limerick win the All-Ireland senior hurling final over Galway; meanwhile, Ireland’s World Cup chat is dominated by Spain’s win over Argentina and the fallout from FIFA’s extended half-time show.