Semiconductor Push in Ireland: Intel is pouring €5bn into its Leixlip campus to expand next-gen chip output for AI and high-performance computing, aiming to scale Intel Xeon 6 on its Intel 3 node and strengthen Europe’s supply chain. Biotech Update: Zymeworks says it will report Q2 2026 results on August 6, with no second-quarter call as it looks ahead to its planned Theravance Biopharma acquisition. Water Tech Alliance: RSE and DuPont Water Solutions sign an MoU to deliver modular membrane tech across UK, Ireland and Europe, including MBR systems and drinking-water solutions using reverse osmosis, nanofiltration and ultrafiltration modules. AI + Irish Culture: A Dáil motion backed by Danny O’Donoghue seeks protections for Irish artists’ copyright as AI “scraping” and AI-generated content threaten livelihoods. Health & Care Access: St Vincent’s UCD Cancer Centre backs a national cancer network to tackle the “postcode lottery,” using designated centres as hubs. RSV Protection: A Mid-West newborn immunisation pilot reports 89.4% uptake of nirsevimab, highlighting strong regional delivery. Climate Policy for Farmers: A Just Transition Commission report calls for long-term funding and payments for ecosystem services so farmers can act on climate and biodiversity without policy uncertainty. Local Tech/Transport in Cork: Cork City’s Cultureways project wins €750k to use community art and behavioural science to cut short car journeys. Crime Ireland: Gardaí arrest a man after €122,400 of cocaine and cannabis is seized in Laois during Operation Tara.