The way we consume and discard of things is no longer sustainable. The circular economy is good for you, your pocket, and the planet. 🌍 Find out how you can share, swap and repair. It's time to get circular! ♻️ Find out more at gov.ie/CircularEconomy

Tá feirmeacha gaoithe agus gréine ag giniúint fuinneamh inathnuaite sa bhaile, ag cruthú post agus ag cumhachtú pobal ar fud na hÉireann. Tá níos mó i gceist ná an fuinneamh amháin, seo chugainn ár dtodhchaí. Tuilleadh eolais ó gov.ie/ár-bhfuinneamh-ár-dtodhchaí/

Wind and solar farms are generating thousands of jobs and powering communities all over Ireland. More than just our energy, renewables are our future. Learn more at gov.ie/OurEnergyOurFuture

🍃 During his keynote address this morning at Offshore Wind 2026, hosted by Wind Energy Ireland, Minister Timmy Dooley talked about realising the full potential of offshore energy as a driving force for Ireland's clean energy transition. 🌊 Find out more here: https://bit.ly/49qb6I9

🌬️ Minister Darragh O'Brien at the Offshore Wind 2026 Conference today 🌊

At Cherry Orchard Football Club, Minister Darragh O’Brien announced successful projects under Phase 2 of the Community Climate Action Programme and additional funding to support more community-led climate initiatives nationwide. Read more: https://bit.ly/4v8vINw

Climate Action in our Communities 🤝🌍 Today, Minister Darragh O’Brien announced successful projects under Phase 2 of the #CommunityClimateActionProgramme, alongside an additional €2.6 million in funding to support further ambitious projects nationwide. Read More: https://bit.ly/4tTb3vZ

Minister Darragh O’Brien has announced increased grant rates for Approved Housing Bodies and households at risk of energy poverty. 🏠🤝 Read more here: https://bit.ly/4dYiZpV

Bunchloch an Gheilleagair Chiorclaigh is ea rudaí a athúsáid, a athchuspórú agus a dheisiú. Faigh amach conas is féidir leat rudaí a chomhroinnt, a mhalartú agus a dheisiú. Tá sé in am don mhaireachtáil chiorclach! ♻️ Léigh tuilleadh anseo: gov.ie/CircularEconomy

Reusing, repurposing, and repairing makes the Circular Economy go round ♻️ Find out how you can share, swap and repair. It's time to get circular! Find out more at gov.ie/CircularEconomy

Minister Darragh O’Brien has launched the Offshore Wind Energy Programme Report, outlining advancement in offshore energy delivery. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4ffF4lS #RenewableEnergy #OffshoreWind #WindPowerIrl

Minister Alan Dillon has launched the 2026 Anti-Dumping Initiative, with a further €3 million in funding to support local authorities and communities tackling illegal dumping nationwide ♻️ The Minister also announced increased fines for littering and dog fouling. Read more: https://bit.ly/3R6Mb6e

This week’s EU Energy Informal is in Nicosia under the Cyprus Presidency, with Minister for Fisheries and the Marine, Timmy Dooley attending. This is a great opportunity to discuss the European Commission’s proposals to rising energy prices resulting from the conflict in the Middle East.

Minister Darragh O’Brien has today provided Government with an update on the National Energy Affordability Taskforce’s expanded scope, governance structures, and key deliverables as it works to address the challenges from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. More here: https://bit.ly/4tV3SUB

Minister Darragh O’Brien has welcomed the positive outcome from the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels, which was held this week in Santa Marta, Colombia. The conference was co-hosted by Colombia and the Netherlands. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4uelFpM

Minister Darragh O’Brien has secured approval for the completion of the INFOMAR (Integrated Mapping for the Sustainable Development of Ireland’s Marine Resource) programme. The project aims to map of all of Ireland’s offshore territory. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3QIpLb9

Minister Alan Dillon today announced over €29 million through the Circular Economy Fund to support projects across Ireland that will help communities reduce waste, reuse more, and support local jobs. Read more: https://bit.ly/3QE0GhD

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.⚡

One river, two futures. Every bit of litter removed counts. Big changes often start small - join a cleanup, turn the tide! EU Commission's #ForOurPlanet campaign is all about nature restoration. Find out more: https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/nature-and-biodiversity/forourplanet_en

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: https://bit.ly/41UnMTx

On Day Two of WindEurope in Madrid, Minister Darragh O’Brien and UK Minister for Energy, Mark Shanks signed an extension to the 'Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Energy Transition, Offshore Renewables and Electricity Interconnection'. #WindEurope2026 #energytransition

Statement from Minister O'Brien on the European Commission's 'AccelerateEU' package of measures. 📝 View the full statement here: https://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: https://bit.ly/4mDvue8

Home energy upgrade applications are up 96% so far in 2026! 🏠⚡ Key stats for Q1: 📈 186% increase in individual upgrade applications 🪟 7,000+ applied for new windows & doors grants 🌡️ 95% increase in heat pump applications Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4cmQaDT #HomeEnergy #Retrofit #ClimateAction

Minister Timmy Dooley, 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. This legislation came into effect on Friday 3rd April 2026. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4mkthnH

The new roadmap for circular textiles (2026–2028) sets out how Ireland can: ♻️ reduce textile waste 👕 support reuse, repair and recycling 🏭 drive innovation across the fashion and textiles sector 📖 Read more in our latest newsletter — https://bit.ly/4sZU3Ve

Minister 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, ensuring textiles last longer and are easier to reuse and repair

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: https://bit.ly/4bUvi5h #Energy #EU #ClimateAction #EnergySecurity

Tá feirmeacha gaoithe agus gréine ag giniúint fuinneamh inathnuaite sa bhaile, ag cruthú post agus ag cumhachtú pobal ar fud na hÉireann. Tá níos mó i gceist ná an fuinneamh amháin, seo chugainn ár dtodhchaí. Tuilleadh eolais ó https://bit.ly/4732WUU

Wind and solar farms are generating thousands of jobs and powering communities all over Ireland. More than just our energy, renewables are our future. Learn more at gov.ie/OurEnergyOurFuture

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

Statement from Minister O'Brien on today’s Measures to Reduce Energy Costs: "I, and my Government colleagues, understand the pressures that households and businesses are under, arising from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4rRXMCU @gov.ie

Tá feirmeacha gaoithe agus gréine ag giniúint fuinneamh inathnuaite sa bhaile, ag cruthú post agus ag cumhachtú pobal ar fud na hÉireann. Tá níos mó i gceist ná an fuinneamh amháin, seo chugainn ár dtodhchaí. Tuilleadh eolais ó gov.ie/ár-bhfuinneamh-ár-dtodhchaí/

Wind and solar farms are generating thousands of jobs and powering communities all over Ireland. More than just our energy, renewables are our future. Learn more at gov.ie/OurEnergyOurFuture

Minister Darragh O’Brien chaired a meeting of the National Energy Affordability Taskforce to assess how the ongoing conflict in the Middle East may impact energy costs in Ireland. https://bit.ly/4lG3xBT

Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O’Brien and Minister of State Timmy Dooley have welcomed the appointment of Dr Eamonn Kelly as CEO of Inland Fisheries Ireland. The Ministers wished him every success in leading IFI’s work in protecting and managing Ireland’s inland fisheries.

Ardaíodh ár gcuid deontas le deireanaí. Is féidir suas le €39,250 a fháil d’uasghrádú iomlán fuinnimh tí. Faigh do dheontas féin ar! Cláraigh inniu: seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants

Tá feirmeacha gaoithe agus gréine ag giniúint fuinneamh inathnuaite sa bhaile, ag cruthú post agus ag cumhachtú pobal ar fud na hÉireann. Tá níos mó i gceist ná an fuinneamh amháin, seo chugainn ár dtodhchaí. Tuilleadh eolais ó gov.ie/ár-bhfuinneamh-ár-dtodhchaí/

Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O'Brien welcomed productive engagement with his UK counterpart on energy issues at the conclusion of the Ireland-UK Summit 2026 which took place in Cork.

Wind and solar farms are generating thousands of jobs and powering communities all over Ireland. More than just our energy, renewables are our future. Learn more at gov.ie/OurEnergyOurFuture

The SEAI grants are now even bigger. 🏠📍 You can now get up to €4,000 for new windows. Find your grant and apply today at seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants

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

Ministers in member countries of the International Energy Agency (IEA), including Minister O'Brien, have agreed to initiate an action to release Strategic Reserves of oil to address the supply issues that are emerging on foot of the conflict in the Middle East. Read more here: https://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: https://bit.ly/4bsQpNM

Fist time buyers… you can now get an increased attic grant of up to €2,500. 🏠📍 Find your grant and apply today: seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants

Tá feirmeacha gaoithe agus gréine ag giniúint fuinneamh inathnuaite sa bhaile, ag cruthú post agus ag cumhachtú pobal ar fud na hÉireann. Tá níos mó i gceist ná an fuinneamh amháin, seo chugainn ár dtodhchaí. Tuilleadh eolais ó gov.ie/ár-bhfuinneamh-ár-dtodhchaí/

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: https://bit.ly/3ORiqoQ

Wind and solar farms are generating thousands of jobs and powering communities all over Ireland. More than just our energy, renewables are our future. Learn more at gov.ie/OurEnergyOurFuture

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

Did you know that bread is one of the food items wasted most by Irish households?🍞 Find out more under stopfoodwaste.ie #SFWDay2026 #StopFoodWaste