Circular High impact Effective 2025-07-21
New DPER Circular on Green Public Procurement Obligations
Government approved a new Circular replacing 20/2019 to implement Green Public Procurement (GPP) obligations from the Buying Greener strategy 2024-2027. It mandates updated GPP instructions for government departments and public sector, with compulsory reporting to monitor progress. Irish suppliers must now prioritise green criteria in bids across sectors, while buyers integrate GPP into all procurements for circular economy goals.