AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSanctions vs jobs: Taoiseach Micheál Martin says EU sanctions targeting Russian-owned Aughinish Alumina exports would be “self-defeating”, warning it could harm European industry and Limerick jobs more than Russia, after the firm warned of workforce and electricity-grid impacts. Fertiliser pressure: ICMSA president Denis Drennan criticises the EU Fertiliser Action Plan as not matching the scale of the crisis, arguing farmers face soaring costs and possible supply problems that could push up food prices. Energy costs: Electric Ireland is set to raise residential bills again, with reports pointing to further electricity and gas price hikes this summer. Agrifood squeeze: A Senate debate hears claims of “huge price-gouging” in the beef supply chain, with processors and retailers accused of taking far more than farmers receive, while Meat Industry Ireland warns of weak demand abroad. Road safety crackdown: Gardaí report speeding detections on day one of the June bank-holiday operation, including a driver 35km/h over the limit in Castleblayney and 121km/h on the N3. Local business: Suzanne McEvoy elected president of the Mullingar Municipal District Chamber of Commerce, pledging to be a stronger voice for local firms.
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