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News from the Climate Change Advisory Council

This section has the most up to date news from the Council, including press releases, advice, calls for quotations, opportunities and other current information.

PRESS RELEASE: Annual Review 2026 - Electricity

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

PRESS RELEASE: Annual Review 2026 - Electricity

The Climate Change Advisory Council’s latest report finds that electricity emissions fell as the national grid became coal-free in June 2025 and net electricity imports continued to rise. However, with limited additional renewable capacity being added this leaves Ireland unnecessarily dependent on imported fossil fuels and exposed to global energy shocks.

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PRESS RELEASE: Annual Review 2026 - Our Changing Climate in 2025

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

PRESS RELEASE: Annual Review 2026 - Our Changing Climate in 2025

The Climate Change Advisory Council’s latest report finds that climate change, driven by greenhouse gases, is having measurable impacts in Ireland. There is clear evidence in 2025 of rising temperatures and more frequent extreme weather events, with growing risks for communities, infrastructure, essential services and the economy.

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PRESS RELEASE: Annual Review 2025 - Cross Sectoral

Thursday, November 13, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: Annual Review 2025 - Cross Sectoral

Climate Change Advisory Council calls for faster action. Ireland has failed to achieve the targeted emission reductions during the first Carbon Budget period (2021-2025).

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PRESS RELEASE: Funding Climate Adaptation in Ireland

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: Funding Climate Adaptation in Ireland

This joint report by the Central Bank of Ireland and the Climate Change Advisory Council sets out the need to increase adaptation investment and finance in Ireland. It identifies the barriers to increasing climate adaptation investment and proposes actionable solutions to address these challenges.

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