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Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Minister O'Brien chairs informal meeting of EU Environment and Climate Ministers at Dublin Castle

Minister O'Brien chairs informal meeting of EU Environment and Climate Ministers at Dublin Castle

Event brings together representatives of the European Commission and invited partner countries Ministers and Heads of Delegation exchange perspectives on long-term climate and environmental challenges impacting the EU

Minister O'Brien attends EU Environment and Energy Council meetings in Luxembourg
Saving Energy Saves Money
Minister Dillon announces increased fines for littering and dog fouling and launches 2026 Anti-Dumping Initiative

Consultations

Consultation on the implementation of wholesale gas provisions in EU Directive 1788/2024 30 July 2026
Public Consultation on draft Bioeconomy Strategy 2026-2030 16 July 2026
Stakeholder Consultation on Textiles Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Delivery Plan 14 July 2026
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General Publications

August 2026 Prospecting Licence Competition 4 August 2026
Radioactivity – Basic Facts 29 July 2026
What happens in case of an emergency 29 July 2026
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Press Releases

Minister O'Brien highlights Ireland's most powerful ever solar energy day, on the cusp of historic eclipse 12 August 2026
Minister O'Brien welcomes Financial Penalty Framework to protect energy consumers and households 11 August 2026
Government appoints 4 Ordinary Members to the Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) 30 July 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
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, 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.

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Contacts

Head Office

Address:
Tom Johnson House, Haddington Road, Dublin 4, D04 K7X4
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customer.service@dcee.gov.ie

Telephone:
01 678 2000
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Press Office

Address:
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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