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Ireland collected a record €5.879 billion in environment-related taxes during 2025, according to new figures published by the Central Statistics Office.
Receipts increased by 7%, or about €380 million, from €5.499 billion in 2024. This was the highest annual total recorded during the CSO’s 2016–2025 reporting period.
Households carried the largest share of the burden, contributing €3.468 billion, equivalent to 59% of the total. Businesses and other economic sectors paid most of the remainder.
Energy-related taxes continued to generate the most revenue. They rose by 12% to €3.924 billion, accounting for roughly two-thirds of all environmental taxes collected during the year.
Excise duty on petrol, road diesel, marked gas oil and other hydrocarbon fuels generated €2.09 billion. Carbon tax receipts increased by 10%, from €1.083 billion to €1.189 billion.
Revenue from the Public Service Obligation Levy on electricity consumers also rose sharply, increasing from €63 million in 2024 to €228 million in 2025.
CSO statistician Ms Clare O’Hara said the overall increase was mainly driven by higher receipts from the electricity levy, fuel excise duties and carbon tax.
Transport-related taxes brought in a further €1.925 billion, although that figure was 2% lower than in 2024.
Vehicle Registration Tax generated €933 million, while motor tax paid by households and businesses raised a combined €927 million, with businesses paying €232 million.
Pollution and resource taxes remained a very small part of the total. Levies including the plastic bag levy and landfill levy generated approximately €30 million, representing just 0.5% of environmental tax receipts.
Climate advisers call for targeted supports
The figures were published as the Climate Change Advisory Council urged the Government to maintain the planned increase in the carbon tax to €100 per tonne of carbon dioxide by 2030.
In its recommendations for Budget 2027, the council called for environmentally harmful fossil-fuel subsidies to be phased out. It argued that recent emergency reductions in fuel excise duty were insufficiently targeted and were likely to provide the greatest benefit to higher-income households.
The council said future cost-of-living measures should focus on vulnerable households while helping people permanently reduce their dependence on fossil fuels through measures such as home retrofitting and improved public transport.
The Government has extended temporary fuel-tax reductions until September 1st, 2026, after which the previous rates are expected to be restored gradually over four months. The extension is estimated to cost the Exchequer €270 million.
The advisory council also called for greater transparency over carbon-tax spending. It cited findings that only 61% of ring-fenced revenue was spent on its intended measures between 2020 and 2023.
Despite reaching a record cash total, environmental taxes represented 4.3% of Ireland’s overall tax revenue in 2025, compared with 7.7 per cent in 2016.
Tipperary Firefighters responding to the major wildfire on Slievenamon mountain returned to Cahir, to discover that vehicles belonging to crew members had allegedly been broken into and damaged.
The incidents occurred on Barrack Street, in Cahir, Co Tipperary, during the early hours of Saturday morning, while local crews were continuing their prolonged effort to control the mountain fire.
Tools, personal possessions and equipment used by some of the firefighters in their everyday work were reported stolen. Several cars, vans and jeeps were also damaged.
Gardaí are investigating a number of incidents of theft and criminal damage involving vehicles parked on Barrack Street between 12.30am and 1.30am on Saturday, 25 July.
A technical examination of the area has been carried out. Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity or travelled through the vicinity during that period is being asked to contact Cahir Gardaí.
Investigators are particularly interested in footage from dash cams or other recording devices.
The incident is considered as deeply demoralising for firefighters who had spent days away from their families battling the Slievenamon blaze. These selfless individuals haven’t been home to their families for days, while selfish disgusting lowlifes have taken advantage of them.
A fundraising page has since been established to support the firefighters affected by the thefts and help replace stolen equipment and damaged property.
The break-ins happened as emergency crews continued to tackle flare-ups and hotspots across Slievenamon.
Tipperary Fire and Rescue Service reported another difficult period on Saturday, with renewed fire activity on the mountain’s southern side, following an earlier reduction in intensity.
Ground operations were intensified today, Sunday, as crews responded to flare-ups and monitored the wider affected area. Specialist equipment has been deployed to help firefighters operate across the mountain’s challenging terrain.
A coordinated, multi-agency operation remains in place to contain the fire and prevent further spreading or reignition.
Smoke may remain visible at times, particularly on the eastern side of Slievenamon.
Residents, especially people with respiratory conditions, have been advised to take appropriate precautions when necessary.
The public is also being urged to remain clear of the affected areas and avoid interfering with emergency operations.
It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Saturday 25th July 2026, of Mr Edmond (Ned) Boland, Monslatt, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by his parents Richard and Elizabeth, his brothers Michael and Ambrose and his sister Mai; Mr Boland passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, at his place of ordinary residence.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Anne, daughters Emma, Cara and Kate, sons Aidan, Barry and Eamonn, sister Lena, grandchildren Daniel, Ronan, Megan, Eva, Mia, David, Conor, Claire, James, Andy, and Eliza, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Boland will repose at O’Connell’s Funeral Home, Killenaule, Thurles, (Eircode E41 HH66), on Monday afternoon, July 27th, from 4:30pm until 7:00pm, before being received into the Church of St Mary, Bailey Street, Killeanule, Thurles, at 7:30pm, same evening.
Requiem Mass will be offered for Mr Boland on Tuesday morning next, July 28th, at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.
For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Boland, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Boland family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
Note Please: House strictly private. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to South East Palliative Care.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
A teenage motorist has lost his life following a single-car collision near Ballynonty,Thurles, County Tipperary during the early hours of this morning, Sunday July 26th, 2026.
The fatal crash happened at approximately 3:45am on the L4101 at Lanespark, close to Ballynonty and Thurles.
Emergency personnel attended the scene, but the young driver, described by Gardaí as a male teenager, was sadly pronounced dead a short time later. He was the driver of the only vehicle involved in the incident.
His remains have been taken to the mortuary at University Hospital Waterford, where a postmortem examination is expected to be conducted later. The local coroner has also been informed.
The teenager’s death brings to at least seven the number of people reported killed in road collisions in County Tipperary since the beginning of 2026.
The L4101 has been closed while Garda forensic collision investigators carry out a detailed technical examination of the scene. Motorists are being redirected through local diversions while that work continues.
Gardaí have urged anyone who saw the vehicle or witnessed the collision to contact the investigation team.
They are particularly interested in hearing from drivers or other road users who travelled through the Lanespark and Ballynonty area between 3:00am and 3:45am on Sunday. Anyone with dash-cam, mobile-phone or other camera recordings from that period is asked to preserve the footage and provide it to Gardaí.
Information can be given to Thurles Garda Station, Tel: 0504 25100, the Garda Confidential Line on Tel: 1800 666 111, or indeed at any Garda station.
Get ready to squish, splash, scoop and explore at our Messy Play Session in The Source Library, Thurles, Co. Tipperary!
Designed for children aged 0 – 4 years, this fun sensory activity encourages little ones to discover new materials, textures, sounds and smells through hands-on play.
It’s a wonderful way to spark creativity, build confidence and support early learning.
Date: Wednesday, August 5th.
Time: 11:30am.
Venue: The Source Library, Thurles.
Suitability: Suitable for ages 0 – 4 years.
Note: Places are limited and advance booking is essential.
Call Tel. No. 052 616 6131, to reserve your child’s place.
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