AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWomen’s Safety in Dublin: Merchants Quay Ireland has opened “Jane’s Place”, an all-female, drop-in day service for women who are homeless, in addiction, or in recovery—no questions asked on entry, and designed to feel safer away from men and triggers. Ryanair Family Seating: Martin Lewis highlights Ryanair’s policy shift after a regulator probe: parents of children under 12 can now sit beside them for free after check-in, with family seating moved to the back of the plane. Rural Housing Rules: Housing ministers will bring draft planning guidelines to Cabinet to ease restrictions on one-off rural and Gaeltacht homes, with “local need” criteria based on residency and tighter limits to prevent urban sprawl and short-term rentals. EU Presidency & Tech: A critique argues Ireland’s EU presidency should defend digital sovereignty more strongly, warning big tech influence could compromise Ireland’s stance in EU tech and AI negotiations. Culture & Community: TradFest leader Joanie Madden talks about getting her Irish driving licence ahead of Belfast TradFest 2026, while Dublin Pride continues to draw tens of thousands into the city’s streets. Arts & Literature: Deborah Lutz’s new Emily Brontë biography is reviewed as a serious, hard-won celebration of a uniquely elusive author.
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