AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEU/Markets: European and US stocks rose as oil prices wavered on fresh Iran-related tensions, while investors weighed the ECB’s rate outlook after a widely expected hike. Housing & Homelessness: The Government plans to restrict access to homeless services using “lawful and habitual residency” tests, with only a limited night-to-night safety net for those who don’t qualify. Immigration: Minister Colm Brophy announced new visa requirements from 15 June for nationals of Nicaragua, St Kitts and Nevis, and St Lucia, including transit visas. Environment: Minister Christopher O’Sullivan urged “Check, Clean and Dry” for boats and fishing gear after a crayfish plague was confirmed in the River Camac. AI Governance: Fianna Fáil TD Naoise Ó Cearúil replaces Malcolm Byrne as chair of the Oireachtas AI committee after Byrne’s arrest. Sports & Politics: The Dáil debate over boycotting Ireland’s Israel fixtures continues, with the Minister of State for Sport warning that a boycott could jeopardise Ireland’s participation at 2028 Olympics. Research & Jobs: SETU welcomed a €460m Research Ireland investment creating seven new “Rinn” centres, with SETU set to contribute to three. Court Watch: A Dublin Liberties former pub occupation faces a High Court order to leave within three days over alleged dangerous, uninsured conditions.
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