This report maps Ireland’s environmental policy and regulatory landscape, focusing on the governance and implementation of the Climate Action Plan and the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021. It examines the cultural, social, political and economic factors shaping climate policy, including Ireland’s EU membership, agricultural emissions, energy insecurity, fossil-fuel interests and the challenges of decarbonising an island energy system. The report identifies a strong emphasis on technical solutions, while highlighting the limited attention given to socio-cultural responses and public participation. It also considers how demographic characteristics, social values and Ireland’s political system influence public engagement with climate policy.