AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoIDA & Regional Jobs: A Waterford-focused debate flared after a local claim that only one of 323 IDA FDI projects secured in 2025 landed in Waterford (IBM/Red Hat), with about 75 roles expected—while the South East Economic Monitor says IDA-supported jobs fell in Waterford and rose in Kilkenny, raising questions about whether the agency is actively pushing the city. Transport Disruption: Irish Rail warned of major June bank holiday engineering works, with 18 DART stations closed and no service between Dublin Connolly and Greystones from May 30 to June 1, plus a bus alternative. Energy & Climate: An Post says it hit a 50% carbon emissions cut ahead of schedule (September 2025 vs 2009 levels) while parcel volumes rose 27% to 73m items, supported by fleet electrification. Sanctions & Industry: New data reported that Ireland’s Aughinish Alumina shipped most alumina to Russia in Q1 2026, undermining claims used in EU sanctions arguments. Construction & Crime: A Dublin court heard a €5.1m cannabis haul was imported via coffee tables, with four men charged after a controlled delivery. Hospitality Investment: The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens has begun demolition for a €100m redevelopment into a luxury five-star estate, targeting a 2028 reopening.
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