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Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton, will address Leaving Certificate Computer Science students in Galway and Cork this week as they take part in a climate-focused hackathon powered by the PorterShed, bringing together students from across the west and south to work with real environmental data as part of their Leaving Cert State exam projects.

The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment has opened a public consultation on proposed legislative measures under the Consumer Protection, Competition and Enforcement Bill 2026. This initiative aims to enhance consumer rights, promote fair competition and provide stronger enforcement tools to protect consumers and businesses alike.

Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke T.D. this week announced €23m in additional funding for Ireland’s four European Digital Innovation Hubs to continue working with SMEs, as well as public service bodies, to support their uptake of AI and other cutting edge digital technologies.

Artificial Intelligence is now a major part of how jobs are filled. Many companies are using software to screen CVs and rank candidates before a human recruiter ever sees them. This shift is transforming recruitment and creating both challenges and opportunities for jobseekers.

More than 30 jobs could be created in Galway after locally-based sports tech company Orreco raised $4 million (€3.4 million) in funding from investors who include billionaire Mark Cuban and announced the acquisition of Australian AI computer vision specialist Data Driven Sports Analytics (DDSA).

For nearly half a century, the Samaritans have been a vital source of comfort and connection for people across Galway and the surrounding areas. Operating from Nuns’ Island, with a satellite service in Castlebar, the Galway branch is the third oldest in Ireland and will celebrate its 50th anniversary next April.

PorterShed’s AI Venture Forge accelerator, Ireland’s first programme dedicated exclusively to AI start-ups, concluded its international phase last week with a three-day trade and innovation mission to Paris, culminating in a pitch showcase at the Embassy of Ireland, Paris.

Seabreeze Salon has evolved from a beauty salon to an advanced skin clinic, equipped with Ireland’s first DuelX machine, with further advancements planned for 2026.

Atlantic Technological University has received the highest single grant from the government’s €66 million fund to upgrade the digital infrastructure of specialist colleges.

Creative businesses across the region have been urged by The Western Development Commission (WDC) to apply for an exciting new initiative aimed at supporting startups in that sector.