Deirdre Duffy
IrelandactivistFemale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Deirdre Duffy is the chief executive of Friends of the Earth, an environmental organization focused on advocating for climate justice and sustainability. In her recent commentary regarding Budget 2026, she expressed disappointment over the government's perceived neglect of climate action, pointing out the irony in Minister Paschal Donohoe's statements about preparing for future challenges while failing to address the urgent threat of climate breakdown.
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Friends of the Earth Ireland chief executive Deirdre Duffy described the proposal as an extraordinary example of bureaucratic overreach.
Irish officials proposed scrapping ‘linchpin’ of climate legislation – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-03
Deirdre Duffy is the Chief Executive of Friends of the Earth Ireland.
Parliamentary scrutiny of LNG terminal and Dublin Airport passenger too vital to be rushed – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-01Deirdre Duffy is the chief executive of Friends of the Earth Ireland, expressing concern over rushed legislation.
Fuel excise cuts likely to be extended and tapered off over coming months – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-29
Deirdre Duffy, chief executive of Friends of the Earth, criticized Minister Donohoe’s claims about Budget 2026 regarding climate preparedness.
Critics accuse Government of turning its back on climate action in Budget 2026 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-09
