AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPortlaoise Tragedy: Gardaí say the man arrested over the death of Romanian woman Adina Raluca Constantin in Portlaoise is known to her, with no other suspects sought as forensic work continues. Child Protection in Court: A 35-year-old man who raped and sexually abused his 10-year-old niece while babysitting her has been jailed for 11 years. George Gibney Verdict: Ireland’s former national swim coach George Gibney has been convicted of sexually abusing four girls over decades; the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre says survivors’ courage has been vindicated. Wellbeing & Community: Westmeath’s fifth Yoga Picnic at Lilliput House drew more than 2,000 people for yoga, meditation, music and food. Education & Inclusion: Government retention figures show 98.4% completing junior cycle, with record progress for Traveller students and DEIS schools. Sports & Health: Dooctor.ie becomes the LGFA’s new medical and healthcare partner, aiming to speed access to diagnosis and scans for injured players. LGBTQ+ Culture: Navan Pride’s secret finale featured American singer John Grant in an intimate gig. Housing & Asylum: The number of asylum seekers awaiting accommodation offers has fallen sharply, with IPAS making retrospective offers when places become available. Local Planning Clash: Communities near the Mayo/Galway border push back on a proposed green energy project, arguing UNESCO-linked landscapes shouldn’t be treated as “branding.”
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