AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRare Disease Funding Push: Patient groups FARA Ireland and Ataxia Foundation Ireland will meet the HSE Rare Disease Technical Review Committee tomorrow to press for funding of Skyclarys for Friedreich’s Ataxia after a deferral. Health Workforce Boost: Government leaders are set to announce a €37m expansion of healthcare training places, adding 274 annual places across multiple disciplines and creating a new educational psychology doctorate at DCU. Transport Safety Urgency: Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Tánaiste Simon Harris and Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan are meeting Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly today to discuss whether to ban e-scooters outright amid rising teen injuries. Tourism Investment: Westport Estate’s €65.5m redevelopment gets the sod turned on, with Fáilte Ireland funding up to €36m and projections of 1.1m extra visitors over 10 years. Business & Research: Kingspan is backing Innovate for Ireland with a multi-year €3m PhD collaboration deal, while Ryanair reports a 34% profit slump tied to Middle East-fuel pressure and lower fares. Culture & Media: Prime Video’s Boys of Tommen adds Irish stars Eoin Macken, Róisín Gallagher and Amy Huberman; Ireland’s Hospice Foundation launches a Photovoice project to capture end-of-life experiences. Weather: Met Éireann says warm, bright conditions continue for days, with some rain or drizzle possible.
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