Ireland

More than two-thirds of people in Ireland recognise the need to adapt their lifestyle due to the effects of climate change, according to the annual Climate Survey commissioned by the European Investment Bank (EIB). Many believe that investing in adaptation now will prevent higher costs in the future.

Ioannis Tsakiris, European Investment Bank Vice President today praised the partnership between the EIB and ESB and underscoring the importance of investment that is delivering a smarter, more efficient energy system during a visit to the headquarters of ESB in Dublin.

Finance Minister Jack Chambers today welcomed European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice President Ioannis Tsakiris to Ireland and discussed further strengthening Ireland's partnership with the EIB Group. The two-day visit to Dublin marks Vice President Tsakiris' first official visit to Ireland since assuming office earlier this year.