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Consultations

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    24 February 2023

  • Call for views in response to proposal for a directive on empowering consumers for the green transition

    27 January 2023

  • Consultation for Ireland’s Voluntary National Review 2023

    23 January 2023

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  • Draft General Scheme - Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) Bill 2023

    21 March 2023

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    16 March 2023

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    16 March 2023

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  • Minister Ryan launches guidelines for Local Authority Climate Action Plans

    23 March 2023

  • Minister Eamon Ryan welcomes delegates from 37 Geological Surveys of Europe to Dublin

    22 March 2023

  • Publication of the independent expert review on the North-South Interconnector

    21 March 2023

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    Jack Chambers

    Minister of State with responsibility for International and Road Transport and Logistics,  Minister of State with responsibility for Postal Policy

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    Ossian Smyth

    Minister of State with responsibility for Public Procurement and eGovernment,  Minister of State with responsibility for Communications and Circular Economy

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    Assistant Secretary, Energy – Built Environment Retrofit and Heat Policy

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    Assistant Secretary, Energy – Security of Supply, Markets and Energy Policy

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    Assistant Secretary, Environment - Circular Economy and Governance

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    Assistant Secretary, Corporate Affairs and Strategic Development

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