AGP Executive Report
Last update: a minute agoChild Protection & Care Capacity: HIQA says Tusla’s Crannóg Nua special care unit in north Co Dublin is “not adequately resourced”, citing staffing shortfalls and “significant non-compliances” as it tries to increase capacity. Education & Inclusion: A Cork mum says her 13-year-old son with autism has no special post-primary place for September, highlighting ongoing gaps in special school capacity. Rights & Disability: Ireland tells a UN committee it will keep a “reservation” allowing substituted decision-making for disabled people when “necessary”, despite UN concerns about supported decision-making. Culture & Community: World Press Photo opens in Co Sligo at Queen Maeve Square, with 118 images and free self-guided tours. Music & Festivals: Westport Festival of Chamber Music runs Sept 10–13 with an international line-up and a world premiere by David Bruce. Sport & Health: Ireland hockey keeper Jamie Carr prepares to wear No 1 ahead of the FIH World Cup, stepping into the role after David Harte’s retirement. Arts & Literature: Verb Readers & Writers Festival returns Sept 23–27 with 26 events and major Irish and international authors.
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