If you dont mind me asking, why the Hang Seng/Nikkei? Is there any specific reason for that. They have proven to be pretty volatile over the passed few months and may be a little ahead of themselves, though that applies to all market indices if you ask me!
Broker charges in Ireland are nuts. Opening a US brokerage account is more advisable. Have a look at Davy/Goodbody/NIB charges on their websites to get an idea of charges
Energy fund, as in oil, natural gas, renewables, a mix?
Dont know anything about etfsecurities I'm afraid, maybe someone else can comment on that.