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Friends of the Earth Ireland

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Irish member of the world's largest federation of environmental groups, campaigning for environmental justice & sustainability. Registered Charity No: 20205807 https://www.friendsoftheearth.ie/

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Friends of the Earth Ireland @foeireland.bsky.social · 1d

#Budget2026: Some initial reaction🔎
It’s impossible to “prepare for tomorrow” while ignoring the climate crisis
Small steps towards addressing energy poverty welcome but overall Budget 2026 fails to tackle the interlinked climate & cost of living crises
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www.friendsoftheearth.ie/news/impossi...

Budget Reaction : Impossible to “prepare for tomorrow” while ignoring climate crisis

Small steps towards addressing energy poverty welcome but overall Budget 2026 fails to tackle the interlinked climate and cost of living crises

www.friendsoftheearth.ie

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Friends of the Earth Ireland @foeireland.bsky.social · 12h

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Read our statement in full here 👇
www.friendsoftheearth.ie/press/imposs...

Friends of the Earth Ireland @foeireland.bsky.social · 12h

1/ Some quotes from our initial reaction to #Budget2026

Read our statement in full here 👇
www.friendsoftheearth.ie/press/imposs...

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Friends of the Earth Ireland @foeireland.bsky.social · 1d

Today's Budget announcement also failed to provide clarity on how Govt intends to support funding for nature, with Minister Donohue only noting combined figures for the Climate and Nature Fund and the Future Ireland Fund.
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For more see our press release www.friendsoftheearth.ie/news/impossi...

Budget Reaction : Impossible to “prepare for tomorrow” while ignoring climate crisis

Small steps towards addressing energy poverty welcome but overall Budget 2026 fails to tackle the interlinked climate and cost of living crises

www.friendsoftheearth.ie

Friends of the Earth Ireland @foeireland.bsky.social · 1d

The commitment of €3.5 billion to improve our electricity grid is a major boost to delivering on our renewables objectives. But the reality remains that skyrocketing demand from data centres is undermining our climate and energy objectives.
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Friends of the Earth Ireland @foeireland.bsky.social · 1d

An increase in funding allocated to retrofitting social homes is also welcome; up €140 million this year from €90million last year.
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Friends of the Earth Ireland @foeireland.bsky.social · 1d

On a more positive note, following sustained campaigning by ourselves & a variety of anti-poverty organisations, Budget 2026 will finally extend Fuel Allowance eligibility to those in receipt of the Working Family Payment.
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Friends of the Earth Ireland @foeireland.bsky.social · 1d

We're also concerned by the Budget’s failure to make polluters pay their fair share for the harm they are doing to both people and the planet -with opportunities to tax the worst polluters from SUVs, to Big Tech, to shipping to aviation, not taken.

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Friends of the Earth Ireland @foeireland.bsky.social · 1d

At a time when storms & floods continue to intensify both in Ireland and across the world, we're very concerned by the overall lack of funding and attention given to measures that would not only address the climate crisis but also improve people’s quality of life if properly funded.

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Friends of the Earth Ireland @foeireland.bsky.social · 1d

Budget Reaction : Impossible to “prepare for tomorrow” while ignoring climate crisis

Small steps towards addressing energy poverty welcome but overall Budget 2026 fails to tackle the interlinked climate and cost of living crises

www.friendsoftheearth.ie

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Friends of the Earth Ireland @foeireland.bsky.social · 2d

We have spotlighted five things to watch in Budget 2026 tomorrow to assess the Government’s commitment to tackling the interlinked climate and cost of living crises

Read it here: bit.ly/5thingsBudge...

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Friends of the Earth Ireland @foeireland.bsky.social · 9d

2/ Read more in our joint press release here
www.friendsoftheearth.ie/press/campai...

Campaigners appeal Herbata Data Centre decision in Naas

Joint press release by Friends of the Earth & Friends of the Irish Environment

www.friendsoftheearth.ie

Friends of the Earth Ireland @foeireland.bsky.social · 9d

1/ Friends of the Earth and Friends of the Irish Environment have launched an appeal against the decision to grant planning permission for a major new data centre in Naas.

www.independent.ie/business/tec...

Plans for €3bn data centre in Co Kildare are stalled after joint appeal

Plans for a €3bn “next generation” data centre campus in Co Kildare have been stalled following appeals by environmentalists against the decision by Kildare County Council to green-light the project.

www.independent.ie

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Friends of the Earth Ireland @foeireland.bsky.social · 9d

We’re thrilled and grateful that our ‘Energy for Who?’ protest has been endorsed by many organisations!💚✊🏾

🔊This sends an unequivocal message to the Government - we won’t accept the choice they’ve made to put data centres before the needs of people.

www.friendsoftheearth.ie/news/the-cho...

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Friends of the Earth Ireland @foeireland.bsky.social · 12d

Anna Heussaff, our former Board Member, describes her journeys across Ireland by public transport and the gaps that still need to be addressed. Her article has some great tips for car-free trips too!

Irish holidays: I've been dozens of places by bus, boat and train - there are pleasures and pitfalls

Novelist Anna Heussaff describes her journeys across Ireland by public transport and the gaps that still need to be addressed.

www.thejournal.ie

Friends of the Earth Ireland @foeireland.bsky.social · 16d

Make it easier for Irish households to get off fossil fuels and participate in the energy transition, says @clareoconnor.bsky.social, our Programme Coordinator-Heat.

www.irishtimes.com/special-repo...

Failure to close climate action gap could cost us €26bn – imagine what that might achieve

Heavy EU fines loom unless the State cuts environmental emissions by 2030. How are we doing so far?

www.irishtimes.com

Friends of the Earth Ireland @foeireland.bsky.social · 19d

Living in a poorly insulated home doesn't just feel miserable—it drives up energy bills, harms health and worsens the climate crisis. This is a climate justice and social justice issue—not like there’s ever separating the two!

Friends of the Earth Ireland @foeireland.bsky.social · 19d

Our latest blog takes a deep dive into the systemic issue of poor quality, energy inefficient housing in Ireland through the lens of lived experiences.

You can read it here👇

www.friendsoftheearth.ie/news/my-gaff...

“My gaff has mould but it is my only option”

Stories of people living in energy inefficient homes

www.friendsoftheearth.ie

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Friends of the Earth Ireland @foeireland.bsky.social · 20d

We are part of the Irish Coalition for Business and Human Rights, a broad coalition of civil society groups, trade unions, and human rights organisations that are calling on the EU to stop the race to the bottom.

Join us outside Leinster House Tue 23 @ 11am

www.friendsoftheearth.ie/events/join-...

Join Us: Protect People and the Planet from EU Deregulation

On Tuesday, 23rd September from 11am-12pm, outside Leinster House

www.friendsoftheearth.ie

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 21d

We’ll be joining @foeireland.bsky.social at their “Energy for Who?” protest outside Dáil Eireann on 30th September.

It’s time to say that enough is enough.

It's time to make our voices heard.

It’s time stop more homes falling into energy poverty this winter.

tinyurl.com/4webz56f

Together, let’s demand that the Government put people before polluters & communities before big corporations

Join us and make your voice heard

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Friends of the Earth Ireland @foeireland.bsky.social · 20d

Get inspired to host a coffee morning ☕ raise funds and create change 🌍

Come along to our Cuppa for Climate taster on Wednesday September 24th at 12.30pm for an intro and refresher on how to host your coffee morning for Friends of the Earth.

Register here 👇
www.friendsoftheearth.ie/events/cuppa...

Friends of the Earth Ireland @foeireland.bsky.social · 21d

Our local group in Dundalk are hosting an event on housing and climate solutions on Wednesday 24th September at 6:45pm

Details and booking 👇

www.eventbrite.ie/e/climate-co...

Climate Conversation Series: Community Solutions for Housing and Climate

Join a community discussion on housing and climate with Lorcan Sirr, Kevin Meenan and others, exploring local solutions & your role in them