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Ireland reported a 2.2% decline in greenhouse gas emissions in 2025, with an 'accelerated delivery' of emissions reductions needed to ensure the country meets its 2030 climate targets, the country's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has said.
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Ireland’s emissions fell by 2.2% in 2025, acceleration needed

2 months ago2 months ago6 mins

Ireland reported a 2.2% decline in greenhouse gas emissions in 2025, with an ‘accelerated delivery’ of emissions reductions needed to…

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Ireland has welcomed the publication of a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) that assesses how the country's energy system may develop between now and 2035, saying it will act as a "starting point" for future investment.
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Ireland welcomes IEA assessment on energy security

8 months ago8 months ago4 mins

Ireland has welcomed the publication of a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) that assesses how the country’s energy…

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The Irish government has announced the publication of the interim report of the National Energy Affordability Taskforce (NEAT), which outlines measures to ensure affordable, clean energy for households and businesses.
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Irish government publishes interim report of National Energy Affordability Taskforce

10 months ago10 months ago3 mins

The Irish government has announced the publication of the interim report of the National Energy Affordability Taskforce (NEAT), which outlines…

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The Irish government has announced a commitment of close to €1.1 billion in Budget 2026 to accelerate the country's energy transition and net-zero strategy.
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Ireland commits more than €1bn in Budget 2026 to energy transition

11 months ago11 months ago4 mins

The Irish government has announced a commitment of close to €1.1 billion in Budget 2026 to accelerate the country’s energy…

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Pictured are Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O’Brien (right) and UK Climate Minister Kerry McCarthy (left), from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
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Ireland signs extension to energy cooperation agreement with UK

1 year ago1 year ago3 mins

Ireland and the UK have signed an extension to their existing energy cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which will see…

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The Irish government has approved a series of amendments to the Air Pollution Act that will provide 'robust legislation' to protect Irish citizens from harmful air pollution.
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Irish government makes amendments to Air Pollution Act

1 year ago1 year ago3 mins

The Irish government has approved a series of amendments to the Air Pollution Act that will provide ‘robust legislation’ to…

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The introductory report from the Just Transition Commission, which calls for an ambitious strategy for Ireland to transition to a climate-neutral economy, is a "really important step" in accelerating the country's climate efforts, Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O’Brien has said.
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Just Transition Commission report ‘an important step’, says Minister

1 year ago1 year ago4 mins

The introductory report from the Just Transition Commission, which calls for an ambitious strategy for Ireland to transition to a…

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