US-Ireland Security & Diplomacy: Donald Trump is set to land in Ireland amid one of the biggest Garda security operations in the state’s history, with Phoenix Park meetings in Dublin and a tightly controlled Irish Open at Doonbeg, where fans face airport-style checks and the course is expected to go into lockdown. Budget Watch: Tánaiste Simon Harris says inheritance tax changes are “certainly” on the table ahead of Budget 2027, with capital acquisitions tax and capital gains tax both flagged for possible progress. Beef & Farm Economics: ICMSA says factories are anxious for cattle as quotes become less firm and weekly prices edge up, with expectations of higher beef prices as grass growth resumes and supply tightens. Food Security & Retail: Six major grocery groups have signed up to an Irish horticulture grower-retail charter, aiming to support local producers as imported fruit and veg dependence remains high. Public Sector Tech: Government plans to use AI to take over routine administrative tasks in the public service over the next decade, targeting growth in pay and recruitment costs. EU Trade Politics: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas renews calls for an EU-wide ban on trade from Israeli settlements, drawing sharp pushback from Israel and renewed debate across member states.