Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities
The Circular Economy in Ireland
Ireland is at a turning point for the transition to a circular economy. The 2022 Whole
of Government Circular Economy Strategy provides the policy framework for the circular
economy in the country, and the forthcoming Circular Economy Bill is expected to strengthen
waste and circular economy legislation. Nevertheless, with a circularity material
use rate of 2% in 2020, Ireland shows significant scope for progress. The report analyses
the state of play and challenges of the circular transition in Ireland and provides
policy recommendations for circular economy policy across levels of government. It
is the result of a two-year policy dialogue between the OECD, the Department of the
Environment, Climate and Communications, as well as a broad range of public, private
and civil society stakeholders.