Week 29 - Thursday

An Offaly family says surgery delays are leaving 18-year-old Tyra Briggs in constant pain, with her mother claiming repeated postponements are worsening her condition and quality of life. The Government's Summer Economic Statement outlines an €8.5 billion Budget 2027 package, with promises of tax measures to reward workers alongside increased investment in public services and infrastructure. Calls are growing for an investigation into the decision to relocate the planned Midlands Regional Hospice site away from the grounds of Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore.