There's a series of power faults across Dublin City and even the Dáil wasn't immune

Almost 2,500 customers are affected.

By Rónán Duffy Tuesday 30 Jun 2015, 4:28 PM

Jun 30th 2015, 4:28 PM 14,600 Views 11 Comments

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Dublin power cut affecting more than just #Dáil, total of 1,789 customers say @ESBNetworks (inc us @thejournal_ie) https://t.co/m5CcvMAnC4
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A POWER CUT in Dublin City centre is affecting almost 2,500 customers and caused a brief delay in proceedings in the Ðáil.

ESB Networks say the disruption is down to four unscheduled faults in the Dublin 8 and Dublin 2 areas. They are affecting about 2,380 customers.

The faults are being worked on by technicians and it is estimated that they will all be resolved before 8pm.

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Brief power cut in the #Dail chamber prompts Sean Sherlock to remark: "The lights went out on Gerry Adams."
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Going slightly stir-crazy with this power cut in Dublin 2. pic.twitter.com/7RWYiv56cY
— Christine Bohan (@ChristineBohan) June 30, 2015

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There's a series of power faults across Dublin City and even the Dáil wasn't immune

Almost 2,500 customers are affected.