AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoTax Policy: Finance Minister Simon Harris says a four-year run of income tax cuts will “move the dial” for the squeezed middle, including raising the top-rate threshold over successive budgets. Cost of Living & Families: One Family highlights lone parents’ squeeze ahead of Budget 2027, with accounts of childcare and basic living costs leaving some with as little as €25 until the next payment. Energy & Industry: Ireland’s solar sector is growing fast, with 190,000 homes already on solar and developers warning grid connection delays are holding back projects. Agriculture & Health: Teagasc and the Department of Agriculture discuss bluetongue vaccination, stressing uptake is still uneven and outcomes can’t be predicted, but vaccination can cut spread and clinical disease. Local Governance: A Waterford commentary argues capital projects are being “denied, delayed and defended” without enough local accountability. Aviation & Travel: Aer Lingus is trimming US routes and jobs as competition and fuel costs bite, while Delta’s premium award pricing surge signals shifting transatlantic demand. International Trade: Belgium approves an import ban on goods from Israeli settlements, adding pressure to EU-level action.
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