Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

Minister O’Brien announces recipients of €29.5 million for successful Community Climate Projects

The announcement forms part of the Government’s continued investment in community-led climate action through the Climate Action Fund (CAF), with almost €27 million (over €26.9 million) being made available to Local Authorities – to support communities building low-carbon, sustainable futures.

Minister Dillon announces increased fines for littering and dog fouling and launches 2026 Anti-Dumping Initiative

Saving Energy Saves Money

Minister O'Brien drives forward on renewables, interconnection and energy security at WindEurope

Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O’Brien has signed two Memorandums of Understanding on energy cooperation at the WindEurope conference in Madrid.

Consultations

Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme (Amendment) Regulations and Conservation Measures 2026 4 February 2026

Consultation on Terms and Conditions for the Sixth Competition under the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS 6) 29 January 2026

Consultation on the regulation of costs payable in matters prescribed on foot of section 294 of the Planning and Development Act 2024 (Scale of Fees) 3 December 2025

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General Publications

Climate Adaptation Taskforce - Meeting Minutes 22 May 2026

Climate Adaptation Taskforce - Meeting Agendas 22 May 2026

Climate Adaptation Taskforce - Terms of Reference 22 May 2026

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Press Releases

Pre-Registration opens for Global Bioeconomy Summit 2026 in Ireland 25 May 2026

Minister O’Brien announces recipients of €29.5 million for successful Community Climate Projects 21 May 2026

Minister O'Brien announces increased grant rates for Approved Housing Bodies and households at risk of energy poverty 20 May 2026

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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, Demand, Energy Affordability and Competitiveness

Matt Collins

Assistant Secretary, Security of Supply and Generation

Barry Quinlan

Assistant Secretary, Climate Action and Environment

Paul Bolger

Assistant Secretary, Grid and Strategy

Philip Nugent

Assistant Secretary, EU, International and Marine Affairs

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.