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Thursday 1 June 2023 Dublin: 14°C

# blackouts

Last year
2022
THE MORNING LEAD
Staff shortages leave energy regulator scrambling to keep the lights on
A report by
Niall Sargent
Noteworthy reveals the CRU needs almost 70 more staff to deliver on its security of supply and climate roles.
Core work of the energy regulator ‘frequently delayed by a lack of staff’, Government told
Concerns over staff burnout repeatedly raised by the regulator’s risk committee
Tánaiste says to prepare for risk of amber alerts in the run-up to Christmas
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Dec 12th 2022, 12:05 AM
# Electricity
Electricity supply companies may be charged more between 5pm-7pm under new energy plans
The new measures are to be introduced by October.
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Aug 19th 2022, 12:03 PM
All time
THE MORNING LEAD
Incoming cold snap looks likely to bring inflated Irish energy bills with it in early 2022
A report by
Ian Curran
The arrival of freezing temperatures in parts of Europe will likely increase European demand for natural gas.
The arrival of freezing temperatures in parts of Europe will likely increase European demand for natural gas.
While the forecast for Ireland is comparatively mild, supplies of gas are in relatively short supply across Europe due to a number of factors.
This could further increase wholesale gas prices, in turn, fueling electricity and gas bill hikes as soon as January.
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Dec 22nd 2021, 12:05 AM
# Leo Varadkar
Tánaiste says there will be no blackouts this winter as power stations back online
It is understood Leo Varadkar made the comment at tonight’s Fine Gael parliamentary party meeting.
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Dec 8th 2021, 10:25 PM
# blackouts
Electricity supply interruptions could have 'huge' impact on Irish society, expert warns
John Fitzgerald’s comments come after concerns were raised recently about potential blackouts this winter.
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Aug 25th 2021, 12:05 AM
# blackouts
Millions of Texans get their power back after deadly winter storm
US President Joe Biden has offered additional support through federal agencies to help authorities in Texas.
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Feb 19th 2021, 8:12 AM
# the strip
After 10 years of Hamas rule, Gaza deals with blackouts, poverty, and the constant threat of conflict
The Islamist movement marked 10 years in power in Gaza on Thursday, 15 June.
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Jun 17th 2017, 8:45 AM
# orange alert
Stormwatch: Over 7,000 homes without power, floods and high tides
Met Éireann releases new alert for this afternoon as wild weather set to continue.
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Jan 3rd 2014, 7:56 AM