The march was part of a global day of action for climate justice

Ireland’s local authorities retrofitted more than 7,300 social homes since 2022, saving enough energy to power more than 6,000 households annually.

As part of the council’s roadmap to delivering a carbon-neutral Waterford by 2040, the local authority is introducing its business pledge for A Cleaner, Greener Waterford on Monday. 

Mayo County Council’s energy costs over a four-year period topped €14. 5 million. The local authority’s energy bill has jumped by over €1. 3 million between 2020 and 2023. In 2020, the council's energy costs were €2. 9m.