Readers like you keep news free for everyone.
More than 5,000 readers have already pitched in to keep free access to The Journal.
For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can help keep paywalls away.
Readers like you keep news free for everyone.
More than 5,000 readers have already pitched in to keep free access to The Journal.
For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can help keep paywalls away.
ESB Networks says its infrastructure has been bit by winds of up to 125km per hour.
ESB said it is working to repair the fault that caused the outage.
The outage was caused by a fire at one of the network’s sub-stations.
There’s been a huge increase in similar incidents. Just in July, there were four in Galway, and one each in Wicklow, Laois and Cavan.
A lightning strike in Louth caused damage to a 2rn mast and ESB substation.
An Bord Pleanála said it wasn’t satisfied that the area was suitable for the development.
Thefts mean that the lines are cut and electricity is affected.
The FOI Act has extended the deadline for Irish Rail, the ESB and Eirgrid also.
However, it will be predominantly rural towns and villages that get to use it first – with Dublin omitted entirely.
Profits are down at the semi-state, but it’s still delivering a €300 million windfall to the government.
That’s if action isn’t taken, the ESRI has warned.
Shane Conlon died after he was electrified by a live apparatus in January 2013.
People are being advised to communicate with their suppliers only using the phone numbers provided on their bills.
ESB crews worked in hazardous conditions yesterday when 17,000 customers were without power.
The union Unite wants to meet the Finance Minister over the issues.
Up to 2,000 homes in Limerick have been affected.
Dubln Fire Brigade and the ESB urged people not to touch cables if they fall and to get in touch.
The Department of Public Expenditure denied there was a loophole in the new guidelines.
The money is the second part of a €200 million ESB agreement with the European Investment Bank.
Targets and backing for the renewable-energy sources should end after 2020, the state supplier says.
Every county town in Ireland will have access to the same broadband technology as Tokyo within a few years.
A typical household will save around €25 per year.
A severe storm with lightning strikes caused the power outages.
The south of the country has been worst affected by poor weather conditions.
There were winds of up to 100 kilometres in some areas last night.
Especially YOU, Kerry and Donegal people.
Around 6% of the nations power is still drawn from peat burning power stations.
St Vincent de Paul has criticised retailers who add on the charge.
The fault was first noted just after 3.30am today.
Despite the good figures, Eamon Ryan is worried about a “lack of political will” on renewable energy.
There are currently no plans for a replacement facility.
What do you mean you don’t have an electric car? Get with the programme.
Despite reports that the iconic Poolbeg chimneys are to be demolished, ESB state that the process is still in the deliberation stage.
The ESB said the new complex will bring back the ‘essence of the street’ while creating a dynamic office space.
ESB-led renewable energy project aims to generate electricity by 2018.
The energy provider has been hosting a concert inside Turlough Hill to mark the hydro-electric station’s 40th birthday.
ESB and Vodafone are going 50:50 on the deal.