AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEurovision fallout hits Irish airwaves: RTÉ’s decision to swap the Eurovision finale for a “Father Ted” episode has sparked fresh accusations of “disgraceful antisemitism,” with writer Graham Linehan calling it a “fig leaf” and pushing for accountability. Anti-racism push: A new call for a nationwide anti-racism campaign warns hate is spreading across social media, graffiti, and street attacks—while antisemitism and Islamophobia are singled out as especially corrosive. Local environment enforcement: Minister Alan Dillon announced higher on-the-spot fines for littering and dog fouling (rising from €150 to €250 from 1 September) and launched a 2026 Anti-Dumping Initiative. Galway arts funding: Galway County Council confirmed 13 artists will share €33,860 under its 2026 Artist Support Scheme. MedTech investment: Boston Scientific’s €75m Galway R&D expansion adds momentum to the west’s healthcare innovation drive.
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