AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoPride and platform power: The Dáil heard calls to challenge Meta after Facebook allegedly amplifies homophobic and racist posts, with TDs warning the online environment is becoming more dangerous for LGBT people. Child safety in care: Tusla records show vulnerable children in special-care units were injured 116 times last year as violence and aggression incidents rose sharply. Domestic abuse disclosures: Women’s Aid says disclosures to its services jumped by a third to over 62,000, calling it “just the tip of the iceberg” amid growing awareness and service complexity. Arts and language: Galway’s Town Hall Theatre unveils a July–September programme, including the Irish-language comedic musical An tÉalú and major festival screenings. Community support: COPE Galway and Galway Simon received RTÉ Toy Show funding for family activities and a sensory room for children in emergency accommodation. Culture beyond politics: Palestinian artist Shuruq Harb discusses her film-and-installation work seeking a way to talk about Palestinian history. Local civic moment: Galway’s new Lady Mayor Helen Ogbu’s inauguration drew praise after facing racist online abuse. Property and place: A three-storey Clontarf seafront home hits the market for €1.65m, spotlighting Dublin’s coastal living.
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