AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoIrish Culture & Lifestyle: A new book by Julie Parsons, People Like Us, turns a childhood disappearance into a lifelong mystery, exploring how parents become “mysteries” to their children. Arts & Community: The Himalayan Literature Festival & Writers’ Workshop wrapped in Kathmandu after eight days of readings, workshops and cultural exchanges, including a new poetry-film strand. Public Health & Daily Life: An Irish dental clinic highlights how tooth loss affects eating, speech and confidence, pointing to ageing-related gaps in natural teeth. Road Safety & Civic Action: Grace Lynch’s parents are pushing Tánaiste Simon Harris for tougher enforcement and better Garda pursuit tools for illegal scramblers after Grace died in a crash. Work & Equality: A survey finds two-thirds of women in Ireland feel underpaid or undervalued, with pay fairness a major retention issue. Care & Cost of Living: Family Carers Ireland reports severe loneliness and financial strain among carers, with many cutting essentials. Higher Education: A government circular sets revised pay rates for higher education staff from 1 June 2026. Sports & Identity: Ireland’s links to boxing legend Muhammad Ali are revisited through genealogical claims tying him to Ennis, Co Clare.
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