Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

Ireland proud to host European Maritime Day 2025 in Cork

This annual EU event brings Europe's maritime community together to network, discuss and outline joint action on maritime affairs and sustainable blue economy initiatives

Researching our past to prepare for our future: Geological Survey Ireland assesses 10 years of investment in geoscience research

The data, maps and new knowledge generated from these research projects have helped policymakers, regulators, companies, NGOs and the public to make better decisions about the use and management of our natural resources

Reverse the trend

Buy less. Rewear. Share. Because that’s what’s trending right now.

Be Safe Online

Be Safe Online is the government’s campaign to highlight ways to help you stay safe online

Consultations

Climate Conversations 2025 Consultation 23 June 2025

District Heating Sector Consultation - Heat (Networks and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 19 June 2025

Consultation on the Redesign of Ireland's Energy Efficiency Obligation Scheme 16 June 2025

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General Publications

National Energy Affordability Taskforce 2 July 2025

Climate Conversations 2024 Report 23 June 2025

Energy Efficency Directive (EED) 18 June 2025

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Press Releases

Government supported nearly 54,000 home energy upgrades through SEAI in 2024 24 June 2025

Government publishes the latest 'Climate Conversations' report on climate attitudes in Ireland 23 June 2025

Minister O'Brien launches National Energy Affordability Taskforce 19 June 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

Map Viewer

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

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.