AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoE-scooter safety crackdown: Government leaders and the Garda Commissioner are set to discuss an outright e-scooter ban after a rise in serious injuries to children, with Children’s Health Ireland reporting a 50% year-on-year increase in traumatic brain injuries from e-scooter crashes. Healthcare workforce boost: A nearly €40m plan is expected to expand training places across multiple health and social care professions, aiming to tackle staffing shortages. Chronic fatigue syndrome services: The HSE admits ME/chronic fatigue syndrome care is “not sufficient” for people with severe illness and says a national clinical guideline is being developed to improve consistency and pathways. Knife crime health impact: Hospital treatment for serious stabbing injuries in Ireland hit a 15-year high in 2025, with most incidents occurring in homes. Public health and identity tech: The Government Digital Wallet is moving toward testing, with potential to securely store documents and (eventually) health-related items. Road safety tragedy: Tributes follow the death of a 14-year-old in Wexford after critical injuries, underlining ongoing risks on Irish roads.
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