Central
- Electricity and gas policy;
- Electricity and gas regulation;
- Energy efficiency;
- Energy poverty;
- Oil security;
- Corporate governance of state energy companies North-South energy cooperation;
- Peat;
- Energy research;
- Implementing energy policy
Responsible ministries/bodies
Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment
Agencies and semi-state bodies, namely the Electricity Supply Board, The Irish Gas Board (Ervia), the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, Bord na Móna PLC and EirGrid. (Some of those agencies have a regional office).
Regional
Regional Assemblies
Develop a Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES) which takes into account the existing energy landscape and promotes enhanced rollout of renewables and low carbon energy sources.
Climate Action Regional Offices
- Ongoing role in the implementation of both adaptation and mitigation actions;
- Measurement and recording of KPIs;
- Advancement of behavioural change initiatives;
- Development of sectoral competency and training;
- Identification and sourcing of ongoing funding opportunities for the benefit of the sector.
Responsible ministries/bodies
Regional Assemblies
Climate Action Offices
Local
- Delivering energy efficiency solutions;
- Stimulating the increased uptake of renewable energy sources;
- Promoting clean and sustainable transport.
Responsible ministries/bodies
City and county council
Supported by the 14 local
energy agencies
Sources
Constitution of Ireland – BUNREACHT NA hÉIREANN
Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government
Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment
Local Government Act 1991 (Regional Assemblies) (Establishment) Order 2014 (SI 573 of 2014)
Local Government Act, 2001, Number 37 of 2001
Public Service Information – Citizens Information
The Irish Regions – Brussels Office
