Government and Semi-State Responsibilities Under Ireland’s National Waste Management Plan for a Circular Economy

On March 1st, 2024, Ireland introduced the National Waste Management Plan for a Circular Economy, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at reducing waste, increasing recycling, and embedding sustainability into national and local government operations. The plan, which spans 2024 to 2030, not only sets new standards for the private sector but also imposes critical responsibilities on government organisations, semi-state bodies, and local authorities to lead by example.