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A serene forest river with moss-covered rocks and lush greenery. Text overlay reads, "72 Rivers open for Salmon Angling in 2026." The top of the image includes text: "gov.ie/DCEE." The bottom displays the logo and name of the Government of Ireland.

A serene forest river with moss-covered rocks and lush greenery. Text overlay reads, "72 Rivers open for Salmon Angling in 2026." The top of the image includes text: "gov.ie/DCEE." The bottom displays the logo and name of the Government of Ireland.

Minister Timmy Dooley, has signed the Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme Regulations, setting out the rivers on which salmon and sea trout angling may take place for the 2026 season. This legislation came into effect on Friday 3rd April 2026.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4mkthnH

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The image is a newsletter cover titled "It's Time to Get Circular!" featuring a globe at the center surrounded by various items, including a coat, mug, backpack, high heel shoe, red chair, washing machine, bicycle, orange sweater, laptop, and sneakers. The Government of Ireland logo is at the bottom with the text "Rialtas na hÉireann Government of Ireland.

The image is a newsletter cover titled "It's Time to Get Circular!" featuring a globe at the center surrounded by various items, including a coat, mug, backpack, high heel shoe, red chair, washing machine, bicycle, orange sweater, laptop, and sneakers. The Government of Ireland logo is at the bottom with the text "Rialtas na hÉireann Government of Ireland.

The new roadmap for circular textiles (2026–2028) sets out how Ireland can:
♻️ reduce textile waste
👕 support reuse, repair and recycling
🏭 drive innovation across the fashion and textiles sector
📖 Read more in our latest newsletter — https://bit.ly/4sZU3Ve

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Front cover of a document titled "National Policy Statement & Roadmap on Circular Textiles 2026-2028" from the Government of Ireland. The design features a scissors graphic and a colorful textile pattern.

Front cover of a document titled "National Policy Statement & Roadmap on Circular Textiles 2026-2028" from the Government of Ireland. The design features a scissors graphic and a colorful textile pattern.

Minister Dillon launches Ireland’s first National Policy Statement and Roadmap on Circular Textiles (2026–2028).
This policy will:
♻️ reduce textile waste
👚 move us closer to a circular economy for textiles
🔃 promote circular design, ensuring textiles last longer and are easier to reuse and repair

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A person stands at a podium speaking. Text on the image discusses the importance of accelerating renewable energy deployment and investing in grid infrastructure and retrofitting homes and businesses. The bottom corner features the logo and name of the Government of Ireland.

A person stands at a podium speaking. Text on the image discusses the importance of accelerating renewable energy deployment and investing in grid infrastructure and retrofitting homes and businesses. The bottom corner features the logo and name of the Government of Ireland.

Minister O’Brien has issued a statement following a meeting of EU Energy Ministers, as discussions continue on a coordinated EU response to evolving global energy challenges.
Read the full statement: https://bit.ly/4bUvi5h
#Energy #EU #ClimateAction #EnergySecurity

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Tá feirmeacha gaoithe agus gréine ag giniúint fuinneamh inathnuaite sa bhaile, ag cruthú post agus ag cumhachtú pobal ar fud na hÉireann.
Tá níos mó i gceist ná an fuinneamh amháin, seo chugainn ár dtodhchaí.
Tuilleadh eolais ó https://bit.ly/4732WUU

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Wind and solar farms are generating thousands of jobs and powering communities all over Ireland.
More than just our energy, renewables are our future.
Learn more at gov.ie/OurEnergyOurFuture

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The image features a scenic view of Ireland's coastal cliffs with text overlay announcing the "Appointment of Chair & Members to the Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC)." The logo for the Government of Ireland is at the bottom right.

The image features a scenic view of Ireland's coastal cliffs with text overlay announcing the "Appointment of Chair & Members to the Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC)." The logo for the Government of Ireland is at the bottom right.

The Government has appointed a new Chair and has re-appointed three current members to the Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC).

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4m86CLD

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A graphic by the Government of Ireland on rising fuel prices. It lists three measures: reduction in excise duty, extension of fuel allowance, and extra support for hauliers. Icons of lightning bolts accompany each point.

A graphic by the Government of Ireland on rising fuel prices. It lists three measures: reduction in excise duty, extension of fuel allowance, and extra support for hauliers. Icons of lightning bolts accompany each point.

The image is a poster discussing energy costs, mentioning sharp rises due to the Middle East conflict. It states the government's efforts to combat inflation and costs, featuring an icon of a lightning bolt in a circle and a lightbulb. The poster includes the logo of the Government of Ireland.

The image is a poster discussing energy costs, mentioning sharp rises due to the Middle East conflict. It states the government's efforts to combat inflation and costs, featuring an icon of a lightning bolt in a circle and a lightbulb. The poster includes the logo of the Government of Ireland.

The image shows a person speaking at a podium with the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment logo. A speech bubble contains a quote about responding to areas under pressure and monitoring the evolving situation.

The image shows a person speaking at a podium with the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment logo. A speech bubble contains a quote about responding to areas under pressure and monitoring the evolving situation.

Statement from Minister O'Brien on today’s Measures to Reduce Energy Costs:

"I, and my Government colleagues, understand the pressures that households and businesses are under, arising from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4rRXMCU

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Tá feirmeacha gaoithe agus gréine ag giniúint fuinneamh inathnuaite sa bhaile, ag cruthú post agus ag cumhachtú pobal ar fud na hÉireann.
Tá níos mó i gceist ná an fuinneamh amháin, seo chugainn ár dtodhchaí.
Tuilleadh eolais ó gov.ie/ár-bhfuinneamh-ár-dtodhchaí/

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Wind and solar farms are generating thousands of jobs and powering communities all over Ireland.
More than just our energy, renewables are our future.
Learn more at gov.ie/OurEnergyOurFuture

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Minister Darragh O’Brien chaired a meeting of the National Energy Affordability Taskforce to assess how the ongoing conflict in the Middle East may impact energy costs in Ireland.
https://bit.ly/4lG3xBT

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Dr Eamonn Kelly...

Dr Eamonn Kelly...

Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O’Brien and Minister of State Timmy Dooley have welcomed the appointment of Dr Eamonn Kelly as CEO of Inland Fisheries Ireland.
The Ministers wished him every success in leading IFI’s work in protecting and managing Ireland’s inland fisheries.

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A person stands on a step holding a large sign displaying the SEAI logo. The sign reads, "Uasghrádu Iomlán Fuinnimh Baile suas le: €39,250." In the background is a house exterior with a door and window. Logos for "SEAI Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland" and "SEAI Home Energy Upgrades" are visible. The text also mentions the Office of Public Works in Irish. The setting is outdoors.

A person stands on a step holding a large sign displaying the SEAI logo. The sign reads, "Uasghrádu Iomlán Fuinnimh Baile suas le: €39,250." In the background is a house exterior with a door and window. Logos for "SEAI Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland" and "SEAI Home Energy Upgrades" are visible. The text also mentions the Office of Public Works in Irish. The setting is outdoors.

A person is standing in front of a house holding a large sign that reads “Inslíu Ballaí Suas le €8000,” with the SEAI logo. Various logos, including SEAI, the Government of Ireland, and European Union, are at the bottom. The background text in Irish mentions SEAI home energy grants.

A person is standing in front of a house holding a large sign that reads “Inslíu Ballaí Suas le €8000,” with the SEAI logo. Various logos, including SEAI, the Government of Ireland, and European Union, are at the bottom. The background text in Irish mentions SEAI home energy grants.

Ardaíodh ár gcuid deontas le deireanaí. Is féidir suas le €39,250 a fháil d’uasghrádú iomlán fuinnimh tí. Faigh do dheontas féin ar!
Cláraigh inniu: seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants

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Tá feirmeacha gaoithe agus gréine ag giniúint fuinneamh inathnuaite sa bhaile, ag cruthú post agus ag cumhachtú pobal ar fud na hÉireann.
Tá níos mó i gceist ná an fuinneamh amháin, seo chugainn ár dtodhchaí.
Tuilleadh eolais ó gov.ie/ár-bhfuinneamh-ár-dtodhchaí/

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Two people stand in front of a staircase surrounded by greenery, with flowering trees in the background. Both are dressed in suits. The image includes logos for gov.ie/DCEE and the Government of Ireland, as well as the text: "Minister O’Brien welcomes shared commitment to decarbonisation.

Two people stand in front of a staircase surrounded by greenery, with flowering trees in the background. Both are dressed in suits. The image includes logos for gov.ie/DCEE and the Government of Ireland, as well as the text: "Minister O’Brien welcomes shared commitment to decarbonisation.

Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O'Brien welcomed productive engagement with his UK counterpart on energy issues at the conclusion of the Ireland-UK Summit 2026 which took place in Cork.

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Wind and solar farms are generating thousands of jobs and powering communities all over Ireland.
More than just our energy, renewables are our future.
Learn more at gov.ie/OurEnergyOurFuture

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The SEAI grants are now even bigger. 🏠📍
You can now get up to €4,000 for new windows.
Find your grant and apply today at seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants

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The image features wind turbines against a sunset sky, overlaid with text stating, "Ireland reaches 8GW of onshore renewable electricity." It includes logos for gov.ie/DCEE and the Government of Ireland.

The image features wind turbines against a sunset sky, overlaid with text stating, "Ireland reaches 8GW of onshore renewable electricity." It includes logos for gov.ie/DCEE and the Government of Ireland.

Ireland has reached a major clean energy milestone⚡
We now have 8GW of installed renewable electricity capacity - helping secure our future with homegrown energy.
🌬️ Wind power continues to lead

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4lqT0L0

#ClimateAction #Renewables #EnergyTransition

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Image showing large oil storage tanks with a sunset sky. Overlaid text reads: "Ireland to participate in IEA release of international strategic oil reserves." The top left has a gov.ie/DCEE label, and the bottom right features the Government of Ireland logo.

Image showing large oil storage tanks with a sunset sky. Overlaid text reads: "Ireland to participate in IEA release of international strategic oil reserves." The top left has a gov.ie/DCEE label, and the bottom right features the Government of Ireland logo.

Ministers in member countries of the International Energy Agency (IEA), including Minister O'Brien, have agreed to initiate an action to release Strategic Reserves of oil to address the supply issues that are emerging on foot of the conflict in the Middle East.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4sD6BB6

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A scenic view of a field with wind turbines and solar panels under a cloudy sky. In the foreground, text reads "Consultation, Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS 6)" with a government of Ireland logo.

A scenic view of a field with wind turbines and solar panels under a cloudy sky. In the foreground, text reads "Consultation, Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS 6)" with a government of Ireland logo.

Last chance to #HaveYourSay in the RESS 6 Consultation

🗓️ Open until 13 March 2026
📩 Submissions welcome from all stakeholders
👉 Learn more and submit your views: https://bit.ly/4bsQpNM

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A person dressed in green holds a large sign in front of a house. The sign reads, "Increased Attic Grant up to: €2,500" with SEAI logos. The background includes two houses and a blue sky. A banner above reads, "SEAI Home Energy Grants for First Time Buyers Just got even bigger." An emblem in the bottom right says, "Search SEAI Home Energy Upgrades.

A person dressed in green holds a large sign in front of a house. The sign reads, "Increased Attic Grant up to: €2,500" with SEAI logos. The background includes two houses and a blue sky. A banner above reads, "SEAI Home Energy Grants for First Time Buyers Just got even bigger." An emblem in the bottom right says, "Search SEAI Home Energy Upgrades.

Fist time buyers… you can now get an increased attic grant of up to €2,500. 🏠📍
Find your grant and apply today: seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants

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Tá feirmeacha gaoithe agus gréine ag giniúint fuinneamh inathnuaite sa bhaile, ag cruthú post agus ag cumhachtú pobal ar fud na hÉireann.
Tá níos mó i gceist ná an fuinneamh amháin, seo chugainn ár dtodhchaí.
Tuilleadh eolais ó gov.ie/ár-bhfuinneamh-ár-dtodhchaí/

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Poster for the Department convening a meeting of the Energy Security Group. It features a sunset with a silhouetted electrical tower and is branded with the Government of Ireland logo. The URL "gov.ie/DCEE" is displayed at the top.

Poster for the Department convening a meeting of the Energy Security Group. It features a sunset with a silhouetted electrical tower and is branded with the Government of Ireland logo. The URL "gov.ie/DCEE" is displayed at the top.

The Department today convened a meeting of the Government’s Energy Security Group to review developments in global energy markets following the evolving situation in the Middle East and Gulf region.
🔗 Full statement: https://bit.ly/3ORiqoQ

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Wind and solar farms are generating thousands of jobs and powering communities all over Ireland.
More than just our energy, renewables are our future.
Learn more at gov.ie/OurEnergyOurFuture

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Wind turbines stand in a large field under a cloudy sky, with solar panels in the foreground. The image promotes the "Consultation Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS 6)" by the Government of Ireland, featuring the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (DCCAE) logo.

Wind turbines stand in a large field under a cloudy sky, with solar panels in the foreground. The image promotes the "Consultation Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS 6)" by the Government of Ireland, featuring the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (DCCAE) logo.

#HaveYourSay in the RESS 6 Consultation

🗓️ Open until 13 March 2026
📩 Submissions welcome from all stakeholders
👉 Learn more and submit your views: https://bit.ly/4bsQpNM

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A graphic featuring a loaf of bread in a plastic bag. The text reads, "Did you know... that you can freeze all types of bread?" The Stop Food Waste and EPA logos are at the bottom.

A graphic featuring a loaf of bread in a plastic bag. The text reads, "Did you know... that you can freeze all types of bread?" The Stop Food Waste and EPA logos are at the bottom.

A basket filled with various breads like wraps, bagels, hot dog buns, burger buns, bread rolls, and ciabatta against a light green background. Text below reads, "Wraps, bagels, hot dog buns, burger buns, bread rolls, ciabatta – yes, they're all freezable!" The logo "StopFoodWaste.ie" is at the bottom.

A basket filled with various breads like wraps, bagels, hot dog buns, burger buns, bread rolls, and ciabatta against a light green background. Text below reads, "Wraps, bagels, hot dog buns, burger buns, bread rolls, ciabatta – yes, they're all freezable!" The logo "StopFoodWaste.ie" is at the bottom.

Two halved wraps filled with vegetables and what appears to be meat are shown on a green background. A text box below provides instructions on reheating leftover wraps in foil using an oven or air fryer. At the bottom, there's a logo for StopFoodWaste.ie.

Two halved wraps filled with vegetables and what appears to be meat are shown on a green background. A text box below provides instructions on reheating leftover wraps in foil using an oven or air fryer. At the bottom, there's a logo for StopFoodWaste.ie.

Did you know that bread is one of the food items wasted most by Irish households?🍞

Find out more under stopfoodwaste.ie

#SFWDay2026 #StopFoodWaste

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Did you know that bread is one of the food items wasted most by Irish households? 🥖🍞

Find out tips and more info under stopfoodwaste.ie

#SFWDay2026 #StopFoodWaste

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Ár bhFuinneamh Ár dTodhchaí

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Tá feirmeacha gaoithe agus gréine ag giniúint fuinneamh inathnuaite sa bhaile, ag cruthú post agus ag cumhachtú pobal ar fud na hÉireann.
Tá níos mó i gceist ná an fuinneamh amháin, seo chugainn ár dtodhchaí.
Tuilleadh eolais ó gov.ie/ár-bhfuinneamh-ár-dtodhchaí/

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Did you know that bread is one of the food items wasted most by Irish households?🍞

Today is National Stop Food Waste Day!
Find out more: https://bit.ly/47i046B

#SFWDay2026 #StopFoodWaste

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