Overview
- The Stop Climate Chaos coalition led the national demonstration, with more than 60 groups represented including Oxfam Ireland, Trócaire, AMLÉ, unions, students, faith groups and healthcare workers.
- The march formed part of coordinated global protests during COP30 in Belém, Brazil.
- Protesters demanded an end to fossil-fuel power and opposed expansion of gas and LNG infrastructure, with campaigners also highlighting the energy burden of data centres.
- Speakers framed climate action as a social priority, calling for affordable warm homes, large-scale retrofitting, community renewable power, better public transport and job creation.
- Organisers argued that weak government ambition is costly and cited potential fines, urging fast, fair and funded measures that protect people and the planet.