# Government of Ireland

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## Timeline

- **2026-12-31**: Projected End Date — The current target for the phased withdrawal of temporary excise supports.
- **2026-06-30**: Quarterly Review — Scheduled assessment of global oil prices to determine if further extensions are required.
- **2026-04-01**: Original Expiry — The date when previous temporary fuel supports were scheduled to lapse.
- **2026-03-24**: Support Confirmation — Government officially announces the extension of fuel excise relief measures.
- **2026-03-09**: Cabinet Briefing — Government is formally advised that 2030 targets will be missed under current trajectory.
- **2025-06-15**: Mid-Term Review — Environmental Protection Agency warns of widening gap in emissions targets.
- **2023-05-11**: ORESS 1 Results — Ireland's first offshore wind auction successfully awards 3GW of capacity.
- **2021-11-04**: Climate Action Plan 2021 — Ireland sets a target of 80% renewable electricity by 2030.

## Recent coverage (2 stories, network-wide)

### Ireland Extends Fuel Excise Relief to Mitigate Logistics Cost Volatility
2026-03-24 15:42:14 · Sector: supply · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The Irish government has confirmed the extension of temporary fuel supports, maintaining reduced excise duties on petrol and diesel to protect the logistics sector. This intervention aims to stabilize supply chain costs and prevent inflationary pressure on consumer goods through the remainder of the fiscal year.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/ireland-fuel-supports-logistics-impact-2026

### Ireland Set to Miss 2030 Renewable Energy Targets, Cabinet Briefing Reveals
2026-03-09 19:36:19 · Sector: climate · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 4

The Irish Cabinet has been formally advised that the nation is on track to miss its legally binding 2030 renewable energy targets. Structural bottlenecks in the planning system and grid infrastructure are cited as the primary drivers behind the projected shortfall.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/ireland-renewable-energy-targets-miss-2030

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