Arts & Community Spaces: Dublin’s arts officer warns of a severe shortage of rehearsal and performance space, with performers pushed into hospitals, pubs and pop-ups as venues like The Complex close, creating a ripple effect for emerging artists. Mental Health Services: New national data says early intervention in psychosis programmes is delivering better outcomes, including shorter untreated psychosis (16 weeks to 5), improved daily functioning, and more people moving into education or work. Education & Work: An Australian substitute-teacher booking platform, ClassCover, is launching in Ireland with €3m investment and 20 jobs, aiming to streamline cover for schools and SNAs. LGBTQ+ Rights: The HSE confirms transgender men who become pregnant or give birth are entitled to 26 weeks of paid maternity leave on full basic pay, with guidance tied to gender recognition certificates. Child Protection: A court ruling finds Tusla in contempt over delays in securing special care placements, highlighting staffing churn and children left waiting for months. Northern Ireland Culture: Belfast’s Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is widely credited with transforming the city’s cultural life and boosting footfall and local business. Local Lifestyle: Inis Meáin Knitwear marks 50 years on the Aran Islands, celebrating its remote, high-end knitwear legacy. Sports & Pride: Cork camogie champions are set for a homecoming in Cork, with a visit to Children’s Health Ireland and a city parade. Public Spending Watch: Calls grow for a value-for-money review of OPW leased office properties after €31m spent this year alone. Health & Safety: A fundraiser backs a Dublin boy with a 1% survival chance as parents seek answers about what happened in the first days of his life.