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Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment @deptcee.bsky.social · Jun 4
Our department has a new name to better reflect our mission and functions.
This change highlights our continued commitment to climate action, sustainable energy, and protecting our natural world — all working together for a greener future. 💚⚡🌿
#ClimateAction #SustainableFuture #EnergyTransition
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Minister Darragh O'Brien and Minister of State Alan Dillon, today announced funding of nearly €380,000 for the Picker Pals Programme, which will see the programme delivered to 966 classrooms nationwide this year.

Read the full Press Release here: https://bit.ly/497Fg3F
Minister Dillon with a group of children and an individual dressed in a colorful costume resembling recycled materials, holding a 'Picker Pals' banner, promoting environmental education in 966 classrooms, under the banner of the Government of Ireland.
November 10, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Roghnaigh breosla atá ar bheagán toite agus beidh tú ag dul sa treo ceart. 🐦
Faigh amach tuilleadh ag gov.ie/CleanAir

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November 10, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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The Department’s Research & Innovation Strategy to 2030 highlights Geological Survey Ireland's research on how Ireland is powering decarbonisation through green metals. 🧪🍃

Find out why this research is vital to forecasting Ireland’s metal and mineral needs: https://bit.ly/47m2Rg9
Electric vehicle charging with a partial view of a car, surrounded by greenery. Text overlay discusses Ireland's journey to net-zero, emphasizing the need for sustainable energy sources like wind turbines and electric vehicles, with a mention of #ScienceWeek. Promotional image featuring a document titled "Innovative Research & Development Strategy 2030" by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, focusing on critical materials sourcing, domestic innovation, and support in the EU. The backdrop includes a wind turbine landscape. Encourages alignment with the EU Critical Raw Materials Act for sustainable energy and transport during Science Week with hashtag ScienceWeek. Image shows a person in a yellow jacket and blue gloves sorting through clear plastic bottles. Text overlay discusses the impact of clean energy technologies on global resource access and proposes recycling, reuse, and transparent supply chain strategies to mitigate environmental impacts. Hashtag ScienceWeek at the bottom. Image of electrical transmission towers against a sunset sky. Overlaid text discusses the study for electric vehicles and renewable infrastructure, highlighting its importance in planning decisions and anticipating future skills for sustainability and innovation. The hashtag #ScienceWeek is included at the bottom.
November 10, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Science Week is here! 👩‍🔬🧪

Over the coming days we will highlight how we’re embedding research, innovation and technology across climate, energy & environmental policy.

🔎 Learn more: https://gov.ie/en/department-of-climate-energy-and-the-environment/publications/research-and-innovation/
A laboratory scene showing several glass test tubes filled with green plant leaves, with a gloved hand carefully holding one of the tubes. The background is softly blurred, suggesting a scientific research environment. Overlay text reads “Science Week is here! 9–16 November” with the Government of Ireland logo and the web address “gov.ie/DCEE.”
November 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Tá an comhairliúchán ar an Dara Straitéis Uile-Rialtais don Gheilleagair Chiorclach de chuid na hÉireann ar oscailt anois!

Beidh an comhairliúchán ar oscailt go dtí an 11 Nollaig.

Faigh amach tuilleadh anseo: https://bit.ly/47WtVSM
Promotional image for the Irish Government's public consultation on the National Language Plan 2026-2028, featuring the outline of Ireland and relevant hashtags.
November 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Caith na héadaí ar bhreá leat ar feadh tréimhse níos faide – níl rud éigin nua ag teastáil uait i gcónaí!

Ceannaigh níos lú. Caith arís é. Roinn é. Sin an rud atá ag treochtáil faoi láthair.

Faigh amach tuilleadh: reversethetrend.ie
November 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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💡 The Government has launched a €5 million Pre-Construction Fund to accelerate the rollout of efficient district heating projects across Ireland.
Find out more https://bit.ly/4oTYvCh
#ClimateAction #EnergyEfficiency #DistrictHeating #Sustainability #PublicSectorInnovation
Government of Ireland promotional image announcing €5 million funding to accelerate district heating projects in Ireland, featuring an abstract design with industrial ceiling visuals. Visit gov.ie/DCEE for more details.
November 6, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Ministers O’Brien & Heydon have published the Biomethane Environmental Sustainability Charter – a key step in developing a sustainable, agri-led biomethane sector in Ireland 🌱
Read more: https://bit.ly/4qAxEge

#Biomethane #Sustainability #ClimateAction
Promotional image for the Biomethane Environmental Sustainability Charter now published on gov.ie/DCEE, featuring two large dome-shaped biogas tanks next to a pylon, representing renewable energy initiatives by the Government of Ireland.
November 5, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Minister Darragh O'Brien has issued a statement on the EU 2040 Climate Target.
View the full statement here: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-climate-energy-and-the-environment/press-releases/statement-from-minister-obrien-on-eu-2040-climate-target/
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A person stands at a podium with the logo of the Government of Ireland, giving a speech about Europe's long-term climate goals for 2030 and beyond.
November 5, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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📢 Minister Darragh O’Brien has published the Interim Report of the National Energy Affordability Taskforce (NEAT).
NEAT brings together Government & energy sector stakeholders to enhance energy affordability for households and businesses.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4377fg3
Official government poster featuring a close-up of a hand adjusting a radiator thermostat, with text announcing Minister O'Brien's National Energy Affordability Taskforce Interim Report on gov.ie/DCEE website.
November 3, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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Let’s clear the air! 🐤

Choose low smoke fuel and you're headed in the right direction.

Find out more at gov.ie/CleanAir
November 1, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Publicjobs are now recruiting for a new Director General of the EPA.

The closing date for applications is 13 November 2025.

Find out more at: https://publicjobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/appcentre-ext/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/282
October 30, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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Minister O’Brien welcomes publication of the Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Bill 2025 https://bit.ly/4oeLbsc
#EnergyInfrastructure #ESBNetworks #ElectricityGrid #ClimateAction #Ireland #NationalDevelopmentPlan
A person in a suit stands at a podium with a microphone, speaking and gesturing with their hand. Behind them is a quote about ensuring secure and clean electricity access by 2030, attributed to the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications.
October 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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The Public Appointments Service are now hiring a new Director General of the EPA.

The closing date for applications is 13 November 2025.

Find out more at: https://publicjobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/appcentre-ext/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/282
October 29, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Minister @DarraghOBrienTD has today announced funding of almost €27M through as part of the Community Climate Action Programme for local authorities to support low carbon communities across the country.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/49p7p6b
October 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Read more about the revised EU Waste Directive and how it’s targeting fast fashion and food waste in the newest edition of our It’s Time To Get Circular newsletter, https://bit.ly/4npn9cQ
Promotional poster titled 'It's Time to Get Circular!' featuring various items such as clothing, an electronic device, a beverage cup, and a bicycle orbiting Earth. Includes the logo of the Government of Ireland at the bottom.
October 28, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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EIB backs Ireland’s district heating expansion
District heating uses renewable and waste heat sources to deliver stable, efficient energy to multiple buildings through insulated networks
#DistrictHeating #ClimateAction #RenewableHeat #EIB #SEAI
Three individuals pose behind a table with the Irish and EU flags in the background, representing an announcement by the European Investment Bank to support Ireland's district heating initiatives. The logo of Gov.ie/DCEE and "Rialtas na hÉireann Government of Ireland" are displayed.
October 28, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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Ag lorg an cháir foirfe do ócáid ​​speisialta? 👚

Cén fáth nach bhfaigheann tú ar cíos nó ar iasacht ina ionad?

Ceannaigh níos lú. Athchaith. Roinn. Mar sin atá faiseanta faoi láthair.

Faigh tuilleadh eolais faoi fhaisean chiorclach ag reversethetrend.ie
October 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Across Ireland, 41 Decarbonising Zones are leading local climate action 🌍

Carlow County Council has designated Carlow Town as its zone and set out 73 actions in its Climate Action Plan to cut emissions and drive innovation.

Learn more: www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
October 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Minister of State Alan Dillon has welcomed the revised EU Waste Framework Directive aimed at reducing food and textile waste, which has come into force. 🌱
Read the full Press Release here: https://bit.ly/4nhwQtG
Minister of State Alan Dillon speaking at a podium with a microphone, with text discussing the importance of tackling food and textile waste for sustainability. The background includes the logo of the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications of Ireland.
October 23, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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🎥 From the World Hydrogen Technologies Convention in Dublin
Our Secretary General Oonagh Buckley discusses Ireland’s role in the energy transition and the potential of hydrogen as a key enabler for storing and exporting renewable energy.
October 22, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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Minister Timmy Dooley spoke at the World Hydrogen Technologies Convention in Dublin today, outlining Ireland’s commitment to hydrogen as a clean, sustainable fuel to power our economy and cut emissions.
#Hydrogen #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction
October 21, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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📢 Exciting Announcement!
Ireland is proud to host the 5th Global Bioeconomy Summit, taking place from the 20-21 October 2026 in the Convention Centre Dublin, Ireland.
Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/470uomG
Two individuals holding a sign that reads "Global Bioeconomy Summit 2026 Dublin, Ireland 20-21 October 2026" in front of a building with a fountain.
October 21, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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Looking for the perfect outfit for a special occasion? 👚
Why not rent or borrow instead?
Buy less. Re-wear. Share. Because that’s what’s trending right now.
Find out more about circular fashion at reversethetrend.ie
October 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Ach an oiread le Jimmy, 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. 🏠📍
Faigh tuilleadh eolais: https://www.seai.ie/homeenergyupgrades
October 18, 2025 at 3:54 PM