Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

It's Bioeconomy Week!
Watch this short video to learn “What is the Bioeconomy?” and discover how it’s shaping a more circular, low-carbon Ireland.
For full details on events taking place around Ireland visit https://irishbioeconomy.ucd.ie/events/
#BIW2025 #IrishBioeconomy

Ach an oiread le Sarah, tá teach níos compordaí, níos éifeachtúla ó thaobh fuinnimh de, tuillte agat. Sin an fáth ar mian le SEAI deontas a bhronnadh ortsa freisin. Faigh do cheannsa inniu.
Féach níos mó anseo: https://www.seai.ie/homeenergyupgrades

Official poster from gov.ie/DCEE featuring a stylized map of Ireland, promoting a Public Consultation on National Strategy for Renewable Electricity.

Have your say on the public consultation on National Territory Mapping for Renewable Electricity
The consultation has been extended to 17 October 2025
For more information visit: https://bit.ly/4p3xLQH

🎥 Minister Darragh O’Brien highlights key #Budget2026 measures for the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment:
💶 Over €1 billion secured
⚡ 9% VAT rate on energy extended to 2030
🏠 Funding to retrofit 50,000 more homes
Watch the Minister’s message

Promotional image from the Government of Ireland for Budget 2026, featuring an aesthetic view of a bridge, highlighting an allocation of €1.1 billion to accelerate the energy transition to a net-zero future. Background text and design in shades of purple and blue. Visit gov.ie/budget for more details.

📢 The Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment will host a #Budget2026 press conference live at 12 noon.
🎥 Watch live on YouTube: YouTube.com/@GovernmentofIreland

Graphic promoting Ireland's #Budget2026, highlighting €1.1 billion investment for energy transition towards a net-zero future.

Graphic announcing €724 million investment for sustainable, affordable, and secure energy systems in Ireland. #Budget2026

A scenic Irish landscape showcasing green hills under a blue sky, promoting a €209 million climate action initiative.

Text announcement of €157 million investment for environmental protection and resource efficiency, overlaid on a scenic coastal image.

Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O'Brien has secured almost €1.1 billion in Budget 2026 to accelerate Ireland’s energy transition and underpin Ireland’s journey to a net-zero future
Read more here: www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
@gov.ie @darraghobrientd.bsky.social

Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, Darragh O'Brien, highlights the extension of the €400 income tax exemption until 2028, for profits from the microgeneration of electricity. #Budget2026

Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, Darragh O'Brien, announces record funding of €560 million for home energy upgrades and solar PV. #Budget2026

Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, Darragh O'Brien, highlights the extension of the 9% VAT rate on gas and electricity bills until 31 December 2030. #Budget2026

Our new Statement of Strategy, Le Chéile 28 outlines a bold vision for a climate neutral Ireland, powered by clean energy and a thriving environment.🌳
Find out more below!
www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Hands holding a collection of batteries, with text highlighting a public consultation on WEEE and Battery Producer Responsibility in Ireland.

We want views from consumers, producers, manufacturers and importers to review extended producer responsibility for the WEEE and Batteries sectors.
The review ensures that Producer Responsibility Organisations are working to transition Ireland to a Circular Economy ♻
www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Promotional graphic for the Irish Government's Circular Economy Strategy 2026-2028 Consultation, featuring an outline of Ireland.

The consultation on Ireland’s Second Whole of Government Circular Economy Strategy is now open!
Launched by Minister of State Alan Dillon, this consultation is your chance to shape Ireland’s circular future.
Find out more here: gov.ie/en/departmen...
@gov.ie

Barry and Sean got big home energy grants...and we want to give you one too. Don’t miss out. Find yours today. 🏠📍
Find out more: www.seai.ie/homeenergyup...

@seai-ie.bsky.social @gov.ie

🏡 Making Your Home Greener 🏡
The government-backed Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme helps homeowners cut costs & increase cosiness and property value with lower cost, longer-term loans! 💡🌍
👉 Learn more: sbci.gov.ie/products/hom...
@gov.ie

Missed the Ploughing? 🌱
Catch up on how Ireland’s bioeconomy is driving climate action, green jobs & a sustainable future.
The story continues during Bioeconomy Ireland Week, 13 - 19 Oct.
Find out more: www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
@gov.ie

🎬That’s a wrap on #GovPloughing2025 !
Thanks to everyone who visited the *We’re Taking Climate Action* stand in the Government of Ireland Village 🌍
Together we’re powering #ClimateAction ⚡️♻️
gov.ie/ploughing
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SDG Week starts today! DCEE and Libraries Ireland
are hosting Ireland’s fourth Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) week from 19-28 September as part of European Sustainable Development Week.

Find out more at: www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Poster for National Ploughing Championships 2025, promoting the Government of Ireland's climate action at Stand 294, Sept 16-18.

🚜We’re ready for #GovPloughing2025!
Visit the *We’re Taking Climate Action* stand in the Government of Ireland Village from 16 - 18 September.
Learn more 👉 gov.ie/ploughing

🏡 Energy Upgrades That Make a Difference 🏡
With support from the government-backed Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme, homeowners across Ireland are making essential energy upgrades, cutting costs and improving cosiness!
👉 Learn more: sbci.gov.ie/products/hom...

@seai-ie.bsky.social @gov.ie

Sheol an tAire Darragh Ó Briain comhairliúchán poiblí ar Phlean Aeráide Sóisialta na hÉireann, a dhíríonn ar thacaí fadtéarmacha agus cothroma dóibh siúd is leochailí i leith bochtaineachta fuinnimh agus iompair.

Léigh tuilleadh anseo: www.gov.ie/ga/an-roinn-...

Offshore wind energy to power the economy for the years ahead 🌊🌬️

Minister of State Timmy Dooley is in County Clare today to speak on the Designated Maritime Area Plan proposal for Offshore Renewable Energy and the Public Participation Statement.

See: gov.ie/en/departmen...
@gov.ie

Building a cleaner energy future 🌊⚡
Minister @darraghobrientd.bsky.social today published Ireland’s new National Designated Maritime Area Plan Proposal for Offshore Renewable Energy, along with a Public Participation Statement.

Read more here: gov.ie/en/departmen...
@gov.ie

@gov.ie @darraghobrientd.bsky.social @seai-ie.bsky.social

An adult holding a child while looking out a window, with text about a consultation on Ireland's Social Climate Plan, and logos for gov.ie/DCEE and the Government of Ireland.

Minister Darragh O'Brien has launched a public consultation on Ireland’s Social Climate Plan, focusing on fair, long-term supports those most vulnerable to energy & transport poverty in the transition to clean mobility & a decarbonised built environment
www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Poster for Ireland's Ploughing Championships, featuring date 16-18 February 2025, with a tractor illustration and green, cloud motifs.

Beidh Sráidbhaile Rialtas na hÉireann ar ais ag an gComórtas Náisiúnta Treabhadóireachta i gceann seachtaine.

gov.ie/ploughing
#GovPloughing2025 #ploughing2025

Promotional graphic for the National Ploughing Championships, Ireland, happening March 16-18, 2025. Features a tractor and clouds.

📢 4 seachtaine amach! Tá Sráidbhaile Rialtas na hÉireann ar ais ag #Ploughing2025
🚜Lán de thaispeántais spreagúla idirghníomhacha, seo é bhur seans chun bualadh leis na daoine a oibríonn ar bhur son!
🗓️16-18 Meán Fómhair
#GovPloughing2025

Two individuals hold cups in a vibrant indoor setting filled with people engaging in conversation and seated at tables.

Ba mhaith linn cloisteáil uait 👈 📣

Bí páirteach sna #ComhráiteFaoinAeráid agus #AbairDoChuid ar ghníomhú ar son na haeráide agus ar réitigh chun todhchaí chothrom agus inbhuanaithe a bhaint amach 🌍

🔗 gov.ie/ComhráiteFaoinAeráid
@gov.ie

A promotional graphic announcing 4 weeks to the National Ploughing Championships 2025, with details on date and location.

📢4 weeks to go!
🚜The Government of Ireland Village is back at #Ploughing2025.
Packed with inspiring and interactive exhibits, this is your chance to meet the people working for you!
16-18 September
#GovPloughing2025

@gov.ie

A group of people engaging in discussions at a climate action event, holding cups and surrounded by tables and decorations.

We want to hear from you 👈 📣

Join the #ClimateConversations and #HaveYourSay on climate action and solutions for a fair and sustainable future 🌍

🔗 gov.ie/climateconversations

#ClimateActionPlan
#ClimateActionIRL
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Image features electrical towers and power lines against a blue sky with clouds, representing Ireland's energy planning initiative.

Comhairliúchán Poiblí: Plean Oiriúnaithe Earnála na Líonraí Leictreachais agus Gáis.
Abair leat chun córais fuinnimh na hÉireann a chosaint ó éifeachtaí drochaimsire. Roinn a n-aiseolas faoi 17:30 ar an 5 Meán Fómhair 2025 ar gov.ie/EGNSAP. Tá do thuairimí tábhachtach!
@gov.ie