Met Éireann is a line division of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Click the image below to view the latest strategy statement.
Met Éireann Strategic Plan 2024-2034
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Our vision
Ready for Change – preparing Ireland for changing weather and climate
Our goals
Goal 1 Support multi-hazard, impact-based decision making for weather and flooding events.
Goal 2 Deliver user-oriented climate services to support national response and resilience to climate change impacts.
Goal 3 Provide an effective authoritative voice and strategic leadership on weather and climate in Ireland.
Goal 4 Enhance scientific excellence and innovation to provide the most reliable services for society and to support an enterprise environment for weather, flood and climate services.
Goal 5 Augment our science-based technology and infrastructure to enable the provision of highest quality weather, flood and climate services.
Goal 6 Retain and grow a professional, highly skilled, and expert workforce with sustainability at the heart of how we work.
Met Éireann Research & Innovation Strategy 2026-2034
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Goals
Goal 1 Grow Weather–Flood–Climate Research Excellence & Talent
Goal 2 Drive Research to Operations & Innovation Delivery
Goal 3 Advance R&I Value, Impact & Evidence for Policy
Goal 4 Intensify Research & Innovation Partnerships
Research & Innovation Needs Framework
Theme 1 Earth System Science, Modelling & Forecasting
Theme 2 Impact-Based Services & Decision Support
Theme 3 Climate, Resilience & Long-Term Risk
Theme 4 Observations, Next-Generation Sensing & Digital Infrastructure
Theme 5 AI & Advanced Technologies
Theme 6 Communication, Behaviour & Societal Engagement
Theme 7 System, Interdisciplinary Methods & Governance