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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
December 6, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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📢 Just Transition Commission: Call for Experts
Expert Focus: Applicants must have expertise in rural development.
Deadline to Apply: 12 December
Learn More & Apply: Visit www.gov.ie/JTC/News
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December 5, 2025 at 4:07 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
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December 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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📢 Deadline Extension 📢

The deadline for expressions of interest for appointment as a member of the Climate Change Advisory Council @CCACIreland is extended to 15:00 on Friday 19 December 2025.

There will be eight vacancies, including the Chair, throughout 2026🌍🏛️

🔗 https://bit.ly/3LJlnq0
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December 5, 2025 at 1:34 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
December 4, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Ireland is working to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 — and we want you to be part of it! 🌍✨
Your voice counts! Submissions are open until 16 January 2025
💡 Have your say here: https://bit.ly/4ovzrRB
#SDGsIRL
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December 3, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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📢 Public Consultation Now Open
@DarraghOBrienTD has launched a consultation on a proposed scale of fees for certain environmental judicial reviews.
💬 Have your say and share your views here: https://bit.ly/3KzhYcS
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December 3, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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#HaveYouSay on the consultation updating the Clean Air Strategy! 📣

The consultation will collect views on how the Strategy could be updated to ensure that we can deliver continuous improvements in air quality.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4o9CRJn
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December 2, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Today we’re hosting the SDG National Stakeholder Forum at @UCC, sharing ideas, experiences and success stories for the SDGs working locally!
#SDGsIRL
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December 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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The Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme is great news for everyone, even Cyril.🏡

Your warmer and more cost-efficient home is just a few steps away.
Find out more: https://sbci.gov.ie/products/home-energy-upgrade-loan-scheme
November 29, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Before buying new, check your wardrobe – we often forget about the things we already own and love!

Buy less. Rewear. Share. Because that’s what’s trending right now.

Find out more about circular fashion at ReverseTheTrend.ie
November 29, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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📢 Just Transition Commission: Call for Experts
Expert Focus: Applicants must have expertise in rural development.
Deadline to Apply: 12 December
Learn More & Apply: Visit www.gov.ie/JTC/News
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November 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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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 27, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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Minister Darragh O'Brien shares how Tonn Nua secured a strong price, attracted four competitive bidders, and avoided the failed outcomes seen elsewhere in Europe.

Big steps toward cleaner power, stronger security, and major CO₂ savings 🌬️
November 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Minister O'Brien has welcomed the successful result of State's second offshore wind auction.🍃 Ireland has reached another major milestone in the transition to clean, secure energy.🌬️⚡
See more: https://bit.ly/4ikcAqy
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November 26, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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#AbairDoChuid ar an gcomhairliúchán lena nuashonraítear an Straitéis um Aer Glan! 📣
Léigh tuilleadh anseo: https://bit.ly/3MdqyOU
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November 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Tá Tuarascáil Eatramhach an TNIF foilsithe ag an Aire Darragh O’Brien.

Tugann an TNIF páirtithe leasmhara an Rialtais agus na hearnála fuinnimh le chéile chun inacmhainneacht fuinnimh a fheabhsú do theaghlaigh agus do ghnólachtaí.

Féach: https://bit.ly/3K5PQhx
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November 25, 2025 at 2:36 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

@gov.ie
November 24, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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📢 Expressions of interest invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for appointment as a member to the Environmental Protection Agency Advisory Committee.

⏰Deadline: 15:00, Friday 12 December 2025.

🔗 For more information see https://bit.ly/4a6SDl2
November 24, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Enjoy a cosier home with the Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme.
Warm up your home with an affordable loan.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3ZHIGE0
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November 23, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Statement from Minister O’Brien on the outcome of COP30

Read more here: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-climate-energy-and-the-environment/press-releases/statement-from-minister-obrien-on-the-outcome-of-cop30/
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November 22, 2025 at 5:17 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 22, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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📢 Just Transition Commission: Call for Experts
Expert Focus: Applicants must have expertise in rural development.
Deadline to Apply: 12 December
Learn More & Apply: Visit www.gov.ie/JTC/News
Promotional poster for the Just Transition Commissioner from the Government of Ireland, inviting expressions of interest. The design features green geometric shapes and white text against a dark background.
November 21, 2025 at 4:15 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
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November 21, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Public Consultation now open🎣
Minister Timmy Dooley has published the draft Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Regulations 2026.
https://bit.ly/4obvilF
#Fisheries #SalmonConservation #Ireland
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November 21, 2025 at 3:54 PM