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Two power transmission towers silhouetted against a colorful sunset, with text about energy infrastructure in Ireland.

Two power transmission towers silhouetted against a colorful sunset, with text about energy infrastructure in Ireland.

Fuair Darragh O’Brien, an tAire Aeráide, Fuinnimh agus Comhshaoil, ceadú ón Rialtas le haghaidh reachtaíocht a bhfuil mar aidhm léi athléimneacht ár n-eangaí leictreachais in aghaidh stoirmeacha a threisiú.
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08.08.2025 16:33 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Níl a leithéid de rud ann agus droch-am chun do theach a uasghrádú! 🏖️

Bíodh do theachsa níos tíosaí ar fhuinneamh leis an Scéim Iasachtaí um Uasghrádú Fuinnimh Teaghlaigh. 💡🏡

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08.08.2025 12:49 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Image of wind turbines on a green landscape with text about Minister O’Brien's reports on onshore and offshore renewable energy progress.

Image of wind turbines on a green landscape with text about Minister O’Brien's reports on onshore and offshore renewable energy progress.

Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, Darragh O'Brien, has announced the publication of annual reports by the Offshore Wind Delivery Taskforce (OWDT) and the Accelerating Renewable Electricity (ARET) Taskforce.
Read more here: www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
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08.08.2025 12:46 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Minister Darragh O’Brien is encouraging people to have their say in a consultation on plans to protect Ireland’s energy systems from the effects of extreme weather and climate change. Have your say here: gov.ie/EGNSAP

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01.08.2025 12:41 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A power transmission scene with electrical towers and lines against a cloudy sky, featuring Irish government branding and text in Irish.

A power transmission scene with electrical towers and lines against a cloudy sky, featuring Irish government branding and text in Irish.

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!

01.08.2025 11:42 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Electricity pylons silhouetted against a cloudy sky, promoting Ireland's consultation on the Electricity and Gas Networks Adaptation Plan.

Electricity pylons silhouetted against a cloudy sky, promoting Ireland's consultation on the Electricity and Gas Networks Adaptation Plan.

Public Consultation: Electricity & Gas Networks Sectoral Adaptation Plan (EGNSAP).
Have your say on plans to protect Ireland’s energy systems from the effects of extreme weather and climate change.
Share feedback by 17:30 on 5 September 2025. Go to Gov.ie/EGNSAP. Your views matter!
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01.08.2025 09:25 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Aerial view of a green landscape dotted with wind turbines promoting renewable energy, featuring a consultation announcement.

Aerial view of a green landscape dotted with wind turbines promoting renewable energy, featuring a consultation announcement.

Technical Consultation on Article 3(3) of EU Directive 2023/2413 on the promotion of energy from renewable sources (RED III)
Interested parties are invited to share feedback by 17:30 on 29 August 2025.
Go to gov.ie/en/departmen...
Your views matter!

30.07.2025 10:49 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Minister O’Brien announces government approval to enhance electricity grid resilience, with power lines silhouetted against a sunset.

Minister O’Brien announces government approval to enhance electricity grid resilience, with power lines silhouetted against a sunset.

Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O’Brien today secured Government approval for legislation to bolster the storm resilience of our electricity grid.

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

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29.07.2025 14:55 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Minister O'Brien gestures while addressing an audience, discussing environmental and regulatory matters related to sustainable practices.

Minister O'Brien gestures while addressing an audience, discussing environmental and regulatory matters related to sustainable practices.

Leag an tAire Darragh Ó Briain amach tiomantas na hÉireann don fhorbairt inbhuanaithe ag 'Fóram Polaitiúil Ardleibhéil um Fhorbairt Inbhuanaithe' na Náisiún Aontaithe i Nua-Eabhrac an tseachtain seo caite.
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29.07.2025 09:57 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Minister O'Brien gestures while presenting text in Irish about government initiatives related to energy and public involvement at a podium.

Minister O'Brien gestures while presenting text in Irish about government initiatives related to energy and public involvement at a podium.

Faigheann an tAire O'Brien ceadú ón Rialtas le haghaidh an Bhille um Oibleagáid Teasa In-athnuaite, 2025.

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

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28.07.2025 06:03 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A person wearing a blue shirt and apron stands confidently, promoting energy savings and carbon reduction for Irish businesses.

A person wearing a blue shirt and apron stands confidently, promoting energy savings and carbon reduction for Irish businesses.

Nuair a thagann sé chun a bheith níos inbhuanaithe, níl na scileanna ná na hacmhainní ag go leor gnólachtaí beaga chun fiú tosú. Sin é an fáth go bhfuil an Mol Náisiúnta Fiontraíochta ann: chun tú a nascadh le deontais, maoiniú agus oiliúint.

Téigh i dteagmháil inniu: www.neh.gov.ie/sustainabili...

28.07.2025 05:51 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Minister O'Brien gestures with one hand while addressing an audience at a climate and energy event, emphasizing key points with confidence.

Minister O'Brien gestures with one hand while addressing an audience at a climate and energy event, emphasizing key points with confidence.

Cheadaigh Darragh O'Brien, an tAire Aeráide, Fuinnimh agus Comhshaoil, leithdháileadh €5 mhilliún chun tacú le costais forbartha réamhthógála do thionscadail téimh ceantair éifeachtúil in Éirinn.
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24.07.2025 09:37 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
An image promoting Plastic Free July featuring natural cleaning ingredients in bottles, alongside lemon and sugar in a glass jar.

An image promoting Plastic Free July featuring natural cleaning ingredients in bottles, alongside lemon and sugar in a glass jar.

A person holds a white reusable water bottle against a green background, promoting Plastic Free July and refill station awareness.

A person holds a white reusable water bottle against a green background, promoting Plastic Free July and refill station awareness.

Ditch the plastic and chemicals, by making your own powerful, eco-friendly cleaners with simple ingredients. So easy, so effective! Check out our full guide and much more on mywaste.ie!

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24.07.2025 09:35 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Minister of State with special responsibility for the Marine, Timmy Dooley, visited Northern Ireland yesterday where he met with Andrew Muir, Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.

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23.07.2025 13:37 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Graphic displaying €3.5 billion funding for EirGrid and ESB to enhance energy grid capacity, with lightning icons in the background.

Graphic displaying €3.5 billion funding for EirGrid and ESB to enhance energy grid capacity, with lightning icons in the background.

The Government has today approved a landmark €3.5 billion investment in Ireland’s electricity grid infrastructure (2026-2030), as part of the National Development Plan.

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

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22.07.2025 14:11 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O'Brien has set out Ireland’s commitment to sustainable development at the United Nations 'High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development' (HLPF) in New York.
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22.07.2025 08:44 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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How does your organisation raise awareness of the SDGs?

Bobby from former SDG Champion 'Development
Perspectives' explains why education for sustainable development is key!

Just under two weeks to apply for the 2025 SDG Champions programme! Apply today!

More at: shorturl.at/x9uGR

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20.07.2025 14:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Minister O'Brien at a podium discusses government approval for investment in Ireland's renewable fuel industry to boost rural economies.

Minister O'Brien at a podium discusses government approval for investment in Ireland's renewable fuel industry to boost rural economies.

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

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

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18.07.2025 15:18 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Minister @darraghobrientd.bsky.social has yesterday secured Government approval for a new policy on ‘Private Wires’.

Read all information here: www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

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16.07.2025 14:09 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Aerial view of solar panels in a field, with text announcing Minister O'Brien's approval for 'Private Wires' policy in Ireland.

Aerial view of solar panels in a field, with text announcing Minister O'Brien's approval for 'Private Wires' policy in Ireland.

Minister @darraghobrientd.bsky.social has secured Government approval for a new policy on ‘Private Wires’. This is a significant reform of the rules on electricity infrastructure which will unlock private sector investment in electricity infrastructure.
Read more here: www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

16.07.2025 10:49 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Group photo of a diverse assembly of professionals posing on outdoor steps, in front of a modern brick building with large windows.

Group photo of a diverse assembly of professionals posing on outdoor steps, in front of a modern brick building with large windows.

🌍 Following the extension of our Energy Transition MoU signed yesterday by Minister Darragh O’Brien and UK Minister @KerryMP, the Department is proud to host continued UK-Ireland cooperative discussions on energy policy today.
#EnergyTransition #IrelandUK #ClimateAction

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15.07.2025 15:47 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The UK is one of our most important energy partners, and today, at our Dublin office, the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O’Brien met with UK Climate Minister Kerry McCarthy.

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

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14.07.2025 16:51 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Two government ministers sit at a table signing an energy cooperation agreement, with flags of the UK and Ireland visible in the background.

Two government ministers sit at a table signing an energy cooperation agreement, with flags of the UK and Ireland visible in the background.

Minister Darragh O'Brien and UK Minister Kerry McCarthy have today signed an extension to an existing energy Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which will see increased cooperation between both countries in the energy transition.

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

14.07.2025 14:12 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Has your organisation got what it takes to be an SDG Champion?

Nathalie from The Sustainable Life School shows how everyone can make a contribution to the SDGs.

Expressions of Interest for the 2025 programme is open! Apply today!

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

11.07.2025 11:10 — 👍 1    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
A circular graphic featuring diverse products around a globe, promoting sustainability, with the title "It's Time to Get Circular!" at the top.

A circular graphic featuring diverse products around a globe, promoting sustainability, with the title "It's Time to Get Circular!" at the top.

Learn more about how the Circular Economy Fund empowers innovative projects and initiatives to advance Ireland’s transition to a circular economy in the latest edition of our “It’s Time to Get Circular” newsletter! ♻️

www.linkedin.com/pulse/27-mil...

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11.07.2025 09:52 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
A blue sky filled with clouds, overlaid with text stating the Irish government's approval of air quality legislation.

A blue sky filled with clouds, overlaid with text stating the Irish government's approval of air quality legislation.

The government today approved a legislation to improve air quality, protecting our health and environment.

Read the full Press Release here: www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

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08.07.2025 15:42 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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An bhfuil cabhair uait le billí fuinnimh?
Tá tacaíochtaí ar fáil!

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07.07.2025 14:31 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The Department has opened a public consultation on Ireland’s draft Marine Planning Policy Statement (MPPS).

For more information visit: www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

#MarinePlanning #SustainableDevelopment #IrelandMarine #PublicConsultation

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03.07.2025 13:28 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The Irish Green Building Council, IGBC, is a non-profit organisation working towards sustainability in the built environment, and one of many projects funded by the Circular Economy fund. ♻

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

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02.07.2025 16:06 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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EnergyCloud is a not-for-profit social enterprise aimed at diverting surplus renewable energy - which would otherwise be wasted - to Irish homes, with a primary focus on the most vulnerable in Irish society.

#RenewableEnergy #NotforProfit

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02.07.2025 10:43 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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