Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

The Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment has launched a communications campaign designed to support householders and businesses to manage their energy costs. 💡 Visit gov.ie/ReduceYourUse Saving energy saves money – At home, on the move and for your business.⚡

Minister Darragh O'Brien and Minister Jack Chambers have today signed regulations to give effect to introducing a scale of fees for environmental judicial reviews. Read more here: bit.ly/3RzcQsm

Minister Darragh O’Brien provided Government with an update on the work of the National Energy Affordability Taskforce (NEAT). View more here: bit.ly/4tV3SUB

🍃 We are committed to delivering on Ireland’s responsibility to address the climate crisis. The official opening of Derrinlough Wind Farm marked an important step in Ireland’s transition to renewable energy.

Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O’Brien has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on energy cooperation at the WindEurope conference in Madrid. Read more here: bit.ly/41UnMTx

Statement from Minister O'Brien on the European Commission's 'AccelerateEU' package of measures. 📝 View the full statement here: bit.ly/4cDVktR

The first day of the WindEurope 2026 conference in Madrid offered an insight into the government's ambition and delivery on wind energy, as it prepares to take over the EU Presidency in the wake of a global energy crisis. 🌬️ 🍃 Read more here: bit.ly/4mDvue8

Home energy upgrade applications are up 96% so far in 2026! 🏠⚡ Find out more here: bit.ly/4cmQaDT #HomeEnergy #Retrofit #ClimateAction

Gas Networks Ireland is investing in critical infrastructure to prevent future capacity constraints, improve security of supply during extreme weather events, and support growing energy demand across the southern region. For more information, visit gasnetworks.ie

Four additional things we’re doing to help with rising fuel prices: - Further cuts to excise duty - Defer carbon tax increase - Fuel Subsidy Support Scheme for farmers and fishers - New Road Transporters Support Scheme

Minister @timmydooley has signed the Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme Regulations, setting out the rivers on which salmon and sea trout angling may take place for the 2026 season. Read more here: bit.ly/4mkthnH

Minister O’Brien has issued a statement following a meeting of EU Energy Ministers, as discussions continue on a coordinated EU response to evolving global energy challenges. Read the full statement: bit.ly/4bUvi5h #Energy #EU #ClimateAction #EnergySecurity

Minister @Alan_Dillon launches Ireland’s first National Policy Statement and Roadmap on Circular Textiles (2026–2028). This policy will: ♻️ reduce textile waste 👚 move us closer to a circular economy for textiles 🔃 promote circular design gov.ie/en/department-…

Attended an emergency meeting of EU Energy Ministers to address rising energy costs and supply. Strong agreement to work together, accelerate renewables and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Further measures will follow at EU level in the coming weeks ⚡️

Our March Climate Action Newsletter is out now. Featuring: -Renewables milestone reached -UK-Ireland decarbonisation -Pollinator project open for applications Read the latest edition and subscribe here: gov.ie/en/department-…

Myself and Government colleagues are very conscious of the increased financial pressure on households and businesses arising from the conflict in the Middle East. We are targeting supports to ease rising energy costs, increased haulage supports & more help for households. ⚡️

The Government has appointed a new Chair and has re-appointed three current members to the Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC). Read more here: bit.ly/4m86CLD

Statement from Minister O'Brien on today’s Measures to Reduce Energy Costs. Read more here: bit.ly/4rRXMCU

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