AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHousing & Public Service Tensions: Fórsa Youth held a housing-focused conference at Trinity, with renters and domestic violence on the agenda and a warning that a “major public sector strike” could be coming if cost-of-living demands aren’t met. Cycling Safety in Dublin: Dublin City Council removed temporary chicane barriers on Capel Street and Parliament Street after just 10 days, following complaints that cyclists and pedestrians were being forced onto footpaths. Church Violence in Waterford: A woman in her 50s was seriously injured after a stabbing at Holy Cross Church in Tramore moments before Mass; a man in his 30s was arrested nearby and a knife seized for forensic examination. Irish Drama on RTÉ: RTÉ announced season three of KIN and season two of The Walsh Sisters, doubling down on homegrown storytelling with a record 160 hours of Irish drama planned for 2026. Music & Screen Culture: Adele is linked to an acting debut in Tom Ford’s Cry To Heaven, while Lizzy McAlpine announced her album Angel and RTÉ also revealed a major comedy festival line-up for All Together Now. Traditional Culture Spotlight: Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann marked Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 with a presidential reception ahead of the Belfast festival’s August run.
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