Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

Minister O'Brien and UK Minister McCarthy announce extension to energy cooperation agreement

The extension builds on a MoU signed by both countries in 2023 – on Cooperation in the Energy Transition, Offshore Renewables and Electricity Interconnection'

€27 million to accelerate Ireland's circular economy transition

This annual allocation will empower local authorities, community groups, and organisations across the country to implement innovative projects that reduce waste, extend the life of materials, and promote sustainable resource use

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

Consultation on draft Innovation for Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Policy Statement 17 July 2025

Climate Conversations 2025 Consultation 23 June 2025

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

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General Publications

Practical first steps for SRESS Phase One renewable self-consumers projects between 50 kW and 1 MW 17 July 2025

Practical first steps for SRESS Phase Two export projects 17 July 2025

Private Wires Policy Statement 15 July 2025

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Press Releases

Minister O'Brien secures Government approval for the Renewable Heat Obligation Bill 2025 18 July 2025

Minister O'Brien allocates €5 million to support development costs of district heating projects 17 July 2025

Minister O'Brien secures government approval for new 'Private Wires' policy to unlock private investment in electricity infrastructure 15 July 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.