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.
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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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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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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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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