Minister Ryan signs order to commence the Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Temporary Solidarity Contribution) Act 2023
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, has signed an order to commence the Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Temporary Solidarity Contribution) Act 2023 with effect from 2nd August 2023. This Act provides for the implementation of the temporary solidarity contribution outlined in Council Regulation (EU) 2022/1854 of 6 October 2022 […]
Minister Ryan presents Ireland’s 2023 Progress on Sustainable Development Goals at the United Nations
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, will present Ireland’s second Voluntary National Review (VNR) on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the United Nations in New York on Wednesday, where countries from across the globe are attending the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF). The Voluntary National Review, entitled Building Back […]
Ireland can be an energy powerhouse with green hydrogen potential from renewables
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, has today welcomed the publication of the National Hydrogen Strategy. The strategy represents a landmark point in the development of a renewable hydrogen sector in Ireland. Ireland has the natural resources to become a world leader in the production of green energy. Our wind […]
Minister Ryan launches Climate Conversations 2023 national consultation on the Climate Action Plan 2024
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, today launched Climate Conversations 2023. People across the country are invited to have their say on how everyone can all play their part in securing Ireland’s sustainable future. Climate Conversations 2023 will feed into and shape the next iteration of the Climate Action Plan. […]
Minister Ryan announces appointment of new Secretary General at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, has announced that at its meeting today (Tuesday, 20th June), the Government approved the appointment of Ms. Oonagh Buckley as Secretary General of the Department. Oonagh is currently serving as Interim Chair of An Bord Pleanála. Prior to taking up that role, Oonagh was Deputy […]
New Climate Youth Delegate appointed
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, in collaboration with the National Youth Council of Ireland, is delighted to announce that Ireland has officially launched its annual Climate Youth Delegate Programme and has appointed a new Climate Youth Delegate for 2023-2024. Jenny Salmon, a Bachelor of Law student in Trinity […]
Minister Ryan launches public consultation on Ireland’s Long-term Strategy on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions
· Minister Ryan highlights ‘vital role’ of strategy in supporting a whole-of-economy and whole-of-society transformation · Strategy will be the first prepared under our Climate Act to enable Ireland to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, has launched a […]
Public sector taking a lead role in reaching Ireland’s climate targets
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, and Minister of State with special responsibility for Communications and Circular Economy, Ossian Smyth TD have today welcomed Cabinet approval for the Public Sector Climate Action Mandate 2023, which will see the public sector taking a lead role in helping to achieve the country’s […]
Minister Ryan welcomes hugely positive provisional results of first offshore wind auction
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, has today welcomed the provisional results of the first offshore wind auction under the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (ORESS 1). The results mark a breakthrough moment for Ireland’s offshore wind future. ORESS is an auction-based process which invites renewable energy projects to compete against […]
Minister Ryan opens the third National Stakeholder Forum on Climate Action
Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan will open the third National Climate Stakeholder Forum (NCSF) today in the Aviva Stadium*. The event will be chaired by Professor Alan Barrett, Director of the ESRI. The National Dialogue on Climate Action (NDCA) is our national programme to engage, enable and empower stakeholders and […]
