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Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Minister O'Brien delivers over €1 billion investment in Budget 2026 to accelerate Ireland's energy transition and underpin our journey to a net-zero future

Minister O'Brien delivers over €1 billion investment in Budget 2026 to accelerate Ireland's energy transition and underpin our journey to a net-zero future

Budget allocation demonstrates commitment to accelerate climate action, prepare Ireland for the impacts of a changing climate, and enhance our environment

Sectoral Adaptation Planning
Let's clear the air

Let's clear the air

Minister O'Brien arrives at COP30 in Belém

Consultations

Consultation on Article 26 of the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) 10 October 2025
Public Consultation on the Review of the WEEE and Batteries Producer Responsibility Schemes 29 September 2025
Public Consultation on the Whole of Government Circular Economy Strategy 2026-2028 23 September 2025
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General Publications

Electricity and Gas Networks Climate Change Sectoral Adaptation Plan 2025 (EGN SAP 2025) 18 November 2025
Just Transition Commission - News and announcements 14 November 2025
Sectoral Capital Plan 12 November 2025
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Press Releases

Minister O'Brien arrives at COP30 in Belém 17 November 2025
Government approves Sectoral Plans to protect against the impacts of climate change 14 November 2025
Ministers O'Brien and Dooley drive forward legislation to safeguard Irish Seas and streamline maritime planning 13 November 2025
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Policies

Climate Action and Environment
Energy
Natural Resources

Services

Make a Noise Nuisance Complaint
Apply for an Electric Vehicle Home Charger Grant
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Buy a Salmon or Sea Trout Fishing Licence
Connection to utilities, such as gas, electricity, water, household waste disposal, telecoms and the internet

Ministers

Darragh O'Brien
Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment , Minister for Transport
Alan Dillon
Minister of State with responsibility for Small Businesses and Retail , Minister of State with responsibility for Circular Economy
Timmy Dooley
Minister of State with responsibility for Fisheries , Minister of State with responsibility for the Marine

Senior management

Oonagh Buckley
Secretary General of the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Brian Carroll
Assistant Secretary, Energy – Built Environment Retrofit and Heat Policy
Matt Collins
Assistant Secretary, Energy – Renewable Electricity Hydrogen and the Grid
Barry Quinlan
Assistant Secretary, Environment - Climate Action and Environment
Paul Bolger
Assistant Secretary, Energy – Security of Supply, Markets and Energy Policy
Philip Nugent
Assistant Secretary, EU and International Affairs and Marine Planning
Lisa Keyes
Assistant Secretary, Corporate Affairs and Strategic Development
Martina Hennessy
Assistant Secretary, Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency

About

The Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment is responsible for the delivery of policies and programmes in a number of areas and must ensure that all of its policies are in line with EU and global obligations.

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Contacts

Head Office

Address:
Tom Johnson House, Haddington Road, Dublin 4, D04 K7X4
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Press Office

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Tom Johnson House, Haddington Road, Dublin 4, D04 K7X4
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Customer Service

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Tom Johnson House, Haddington Road, Dublin 4, D04 K7X4
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