# Electricity supply

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2022

Eirgrid declares Utilities Commission system a 'failure'

Eirgrid made the comments in a statement released tonight.

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Aug 27th 2022, 12:50 PM

Thousands of homes reconnected to the grid, but 44,000 remain without power after Storm Eunice

Some weather warnings remain in effect for Ireland with severe gusts experienced across the country.

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Feb 18th 2022, 6:07 PM

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ESB warn some customers to be left without electricity overnight as 38,000 remain without power

Most parts of the country are experiencing strong and gusty winds.

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Dec 7th 2021, 9:03 PM

Major report from Eirgrid says Ireland may have electricity shortages over next five winters

Minister Eamon Ryan said this morning that the government can’t be “absolutely certain” blackouts won’t occur.

Eirgrid points to surge in demand for electricity and a fall in energy sources in new report.

Minister for Environment Eamon Ryan says energy supplies will be "tight" in the coming years.

Commission for Regulation of Utilities suggests lifespan of coal and oil-burning plants may be extended to fix problem.

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Sep 29th 2021, 2:04 PM

Rabbitte: ‘I want Eirgrid to do everything it can to secure community acceptance’

There have been protests recently opposing EirGrid’s plans to upgrade the transmission network though overhead pylons.

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Nov 12th 2013, 8:01 PM

Forty homes a day lose electricity supply over unpaid bills

The rate of disconnections increased significantly compared to 2010, new figures from the energy regulator show.

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Feb 2nd 2012, 5:38 PM