Minister Darragh O'Brien received Government approval to proceed with the development of a strategic gas emergency reserve. The delivery is critical to Ireland’s energy security as we transition to indigenous, clean renewable energy. Read more here: https://bit.ly/41Fms7x
Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
Government Administration
We are responsible for policies across communications, postal, energy, natural resources, climate, waste, environment.
About us
The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications is responsible for the development and delivery of policies and programmes in the areas of communications, postal, energy, natural resources, climate action, waste, and the environment.
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http://gov.ie/decc
External link for Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
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- Government Administration
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Dublin
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- Public Company
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Tom Johnson House, Haddington Road
Dublin, D04 K7X4, IE
Employees at Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
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John Finnegan
Principal Officer Hydrogen Policy, Electricity Network and Systems
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Jennifer Brennan
Research | Innovation | Strategy | Policy
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Fergal McParland CEng MIET
Chief Technical Advisor (Energy), Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
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Clare Keon
Chief Audit Officer at Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
Updates
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Ireland is contributing to Europe’s raw material sustainability and resilience with the Critical Raw Materials Act. Here we are working together at #PDAC2025 with Kerstin Jorna
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Follow Geological Survery Ireland for informative content, geoscience news and great photography.
March’s image for Geological Survey Ireland, Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications is of Hags Head, Co Clare and it came first place in the 2024 Du Noyer Photographic Competition. Hags Head is composed of horizontal to sub-horizontal beds of Carboniferous mudstone, siltstone, and sandstone of the Central Clare Group. Photo by: Denis Ryan.
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Abair do chuid ar conas is féidir le Cistí Tairbhe Pobail ó thionscadail fuinnimh in-athnuaite freastal níos fearr a dhéanamh ar do phobal! Is féidir leat tuilleadh a léamh faoin gcomhairliúchán anseo: https://lnkd.in/egeSp9k6
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Join us with exhibition partners iCRAG Research Ireland Centre for Applied Geosciences and Irish Minerals Fund at #PDAC2025 where we are showcasing Ireland’s mineral potential, policy, research and investment opportunities...
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Could you be Ireland's next United Nations Youth Delegate? Applications are now open through National Youth Council of Ireland https://lnkd.in/g-cNPNua
Applications are now open for Ireland’s United Nations Youth Delegate Programme 2025-2026. Young people are invited to apply for the chance to represent young people living in Ireland at the United Nations. 🗓️ Deadline: Wednesday 19th of March 2025 ⬇️ Find out more and apply at the link in the comments below. The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI), together with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ireland are delighted to announce the call for applications for the United Nations Youth Delegate Programme for Ireland 2025-2026, which will support two young people aged between 18-25 years old to join Ireland’s delegation to the United Nations. The aims of United Nations Youth Delegate Programme Ireland are: - To provide a platform for young people living in Ireland to be represented at the United Nations. - To directly involve young people living in Ireland in international diplomacy, foreign policy, and decision-making. - To hear and include the voices of young people living in Ireland on development, human rights, and global citizenship issues at local, national, and international levels. - To promote development and youth policies among young people in Ireland. - To familiarise young people in Ireland with global development issues, the Sustainable Development Goals, and opportunities for action. - To support global citizenship activities and development initiatives in Ireland. - This Programme will support young people to be agents of change, and to foster active global citizenship through engagement with the UN, contributing to building a world of justice, equity, peace, and dignity for all. ⬇️ Find out more and apply at the link in the comments below.
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Check out the latest version of our #ItsTimeToGetCircular newsletter! This issue highlights issues around food waste ahead of National Stop Food Waste Day on 1 March. On average, €700 a year is spent by households on food that is wasted. Find out more 👇 on how you can make changes to combat food waste. #LetsGetCircular #StopFoodWaste
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Did you know that food waste could cost you up to €700 a year? If you make small changes to your food day-to-day, you could make a big difference to your pocket, and the planet! StopFoodWaste have a handy Pocket Guide to help you learn more about your food habits and how to make positive changes. You can download the free guide on StopFoodWaste.ie #SFWDay2025
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Minister Darragh O'Brien has announced the award of almost €6 million of Community Support Funding to 10 community-led projects in the Midlands under the EU Just Transition Fund Programme. The projects were awarded through a third competitive call for proposals in the Local and Regional Economic Strategies Support Scheme (LRESSS). LRESSS is co-funded by the government and the European Union through the EU Just Transition Fund programme. Funding will go community-led projects in the Midlands – under the EU Just Transition Fund Programme. Read more at this link: https://lnkd.in/gQKRjMTE
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Geological Survey Ireland has awarded ‘Geoheritage’ grants to seven community-based projects around the country. The aim of the fund is to tell the story of Irish geology, and how it influences and relates to our culture and heritage. The aim is also to improve the understanding of geoscience, and to support local groups throughout the country. More information is available at this link: https://bit.ly/41pfFiv
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