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# energy crunch

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2022

Varadkar 'does not envisage' mini-budget as Taoiseach but can't rule out further intervention

The Tánaiste said €2 billion from the ‘rainy day’ fund could be used to help with rising living costs.

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Sep 28th 2022, 1:43 PM

'Panic buying will only make the situation worse,' say Ireland's oil and fuel suppliers

Oil suppliers are limiting the amount they are selling to high volume customers.

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Mar 8th 2022, 2:58 PM

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Winters of discontent? Why EirGrid is highlighting its concerns about potential power shortages

Data centres and the closure of fossil fuel-fired power stations have something to do with it.

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Sep 29th 2021, 4:46 PM