Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

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Ireland has reached a major clean energy milestone⚡ We now have 8GW of installed renewable electricity capacity - helping secure our future with homegrown energy. Find out more here: bit.ly/4lqT0L0 #ClimateAction #Renewables #EnergyTransition

Ministers in member countries of the International Energy Agency, including Minister @DarraghOBrienTD, have agreed to release Strategic Reserves of oil to address the supply issues that are emerging on foot of the conflict in the Middle East. More here: bit.ly/4sD6BB6

Last chance to #HaveYourSay in the RESS 6 Consultation 🗓️ Open until 13 March 2026 📩 Submissions welcome from all stakeholders 👉 Learn more and submit your views: bit.ly/4bsQpNM

The Department today convened a meeting of the Government’s Energy Security Group to review developments in global energy markets following the evolving situation in the Middle East and Gulf region. 🔗 Full statement: bit.ly/3ORiqoQ

#HaveYourSay in the RESS 6 Consultation 🗓️ Open until 13 March 2026 📩 Submissions welcome from all stakeholders 👉 Learn more and submit your views: bit.ly/4bsQpNM

#HaveYourSay in the RESS 6 Consultation 🗓️ Open until 13 March 2026 📩 Submissions welcome from all stakeholders 👉 Learn more and submit your views: bit.ly/4bsQpNM

Last chance to #HaveYouSay on the consultation updating the Clean Air Strategy! 📣 Submissions close on 20 February 2026 Read more: bit.ly/4o9CRJn

🌱 Big boost for climate action in the Midlands! Minister @DarraghOBrienTD announces up to €30m of funding on the new #START Scheme under the #EUJustTransitionFund to support climate projects in the Midlands. 📅 EOI deadline: 13 March 2026 Call for formal applications will open on 21st April ℹ️: pobal.ie/programmes/euj… #ClimateAction #Midlands #Sustainability @EMRAssembly @DeptCEE @Pobal @eurireland @EUfundsIreland @EU_Commission @EUinmyRegion @NWAssembly @SouthernAssembl

#HaveYouSay on the consultation updating the Clean Air Strategy! 📣 The consultation will collect views on how the Strategy could be updated to ensure that we can deliver continuous improvements in air quality. Read more here: bit.ly/4o9CRJn

Minister O’Brien and Minister of State Dooley have published the “Exporting Hydrogen from Ireland” study, outlining how Ireland could export renewable hydrogen to continental Europe. Read the full report: bit.ly/4rFOZUZ

An IAEA mission has found a comprehensive regulatory framework for nuclear and radiation safety in Ireland. 🔗atoms.iaea.org/4c5QLKh

🟠Status Orange - Rain warning for Dublin, Waterford & Wicklow 🟡Status Yellow - Rain warning for Carlow, Cavan, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Louth, Wexford, Monaghan, Tipperary To keep up to date, visit gov.ie/FloodResponse

A second public consultation has opened on the draft Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme Regulations 2026. 🗓️ Consultation closes 5.30pm, Thursday 5 March 2026 👉 Details and submissions: bit.ly/4accmOv

The consultation on the Terms and Conditions for RESS 6 is now open. 🗓️ Open until 13 March 2026 📩 Submissions welcome from all stakeholders 👉 Learn more and submit your views: bit.ly/4bsQpNM

⚠️ Scam texts and emails are on the rise ⚠️ Be wary of unexpected messages about energy grants or upgrades Always check gov.ie for trusted information If in doubt, don’t click

#HaveYouSay on the consultation updating the Clean Air Strategy! 📣 The consultation will collect views on how the Strategy could be updated to ensure that we can deliver continuous improvements in air quality. Read more here: bit.ly/4o9CRJn

🏘️ Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment @DarraghOBrienTD has announced a package of new and enhanced grants for homeowners across the country who are looking to benefit from home energy upgrades. Read more here: bit.ly/46eofCo

At the North Sea Summit in Hamburg, Minister Darragh O’Brien highlighted Ireland’s targets of 5GW of offshore wind by 2030 and 37GW by 2050, and the importance of regional cooperation to turn the North Seas into Europe’s green power plant. 🎧 Read more: bit.ly/45y4qWF

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