Rare Disease Funding Push: Patient groups FARA Ireland and Ataxia Foundation Ireland will brief the HSE Rare Disease Technical Review Committee on Skyclarys for Friedreich’s Ataxia after funding was deferred, arguing delays hit real people fast. Doctoral Research Boost: Kingspan is backing Innovate for Ireland with a multi-year €3m PhD collaboration, targeting green materials, circular economy and built-environment challenges across Irish universities. End-of-Life Research: Irish Hospice Foundation launches a Photovoice study inviting people in their last 12–18 months to share end-of-life experiences through photos and stories to shape care services. Healthcare Workforce Expansion: Government plans a €37m investment to add 274 annual training places across multiple health and social care professions, including a new educational psychology doctorate at DCU. Biotech Clinical Update: Greenwich LifeSciences provides FLAMINGO-01 trial updates, including a DSMB recommendation to continue without modification. Sustainable Finance: KBI Global Investors launches two new Irish-domiciled sustainable strategies for EU/UK investors, including a Global Core Sustainable Strategy and a Global Health & Wellbeing Strategy. Battery Recycling Facility: KMK Metals Recycling wins planning permission for a new standalone battery processing building in Kilbeggan. Digital Infrastructure Risk: Aon expands its Data Center Lifecycle Insurance Program to $5bn, aiming to help clients manage risk across the data centre lifecycle. Consumer Safety Reminder: CCPC warns that fewer than half of Irish air fryer owners clean them daily, urging regular cleaning to reduce fire risk. Ireland–China Link: China Eastern launches a direct Shanghai–Dublin passenger flight, with cargo support for biomedicine and temperature-controlled goods.