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Gardaí investigate late-night break-in at South East ESB site

Gardai are investigating a late-night break-in at an ESB compound near Carrick-on-Suir. Damage was caused to railing surrounding the compound at Ballydine, Carrick-on-Suir, and a window was broken but no property was reported stolen. The incident ...

22 Jul 2019 at 17:36

National News

Did ESB "orchestrate energy crisis", Barry Cowen asks in Dáil

The role of the ESB in the "exacerbating" the energy crisis was questioned by Deputy Barry Cowen in the Dáil this week. Deputy Cowen also asked if a “cosy arrangement” between national grid operator EirGrid and the energy supplier is giving the ...

04 Nov 2021 at 17:16

National News

Midlands power stations could have 'central role' during energy emergencies - Minister Eamon Ryan

Two closed peat-fired power stations in the midlands could be repurposed to tackle potential electricity shortages, according to the Minister for Climate and the Environment Eamon Ryan. Speaking to the Farming Independent this week, he did not ...

12 Oct 2021 at 11:33

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Homes in Waterford remain without power until Friday afternoon

A number of Waterford homes remain without electricity into Friday afternoon following strong overnight winds. The conditions left thousands of houses without power across the country on Friday morning following the heavy winds overnight. ...

13 Jan 2023 at 13:01

National News

ESB should cease 'price gouging' on energy charges, Dáil hears

The Dáil has heard that ESB is making "super'normal profits" from the Irish energy market, due to a lack of competition. Speaking in the Dáil, Fianna Fail's Barry Cowen said the dominance of the semi-state body has allowed it sell power ...

01 Dec 2021 at 17:20

Local News

Storm Eunice: Tributes paid to South East council worker killed by falling tree while clearing debris

An Irish council worker who died after being hit by a falling tree has been named locally as Billy Kinsella. The father-of-one was clearing debris from a road close to his home in Co Wexford when he was hit as a tree came down during ...

19 Feb 2022 at 15:53

Local News

ALERT: Power supply down

According to Waterford City and County Council, due to essential power remediation works, the ESB will be working on the Regional Sports Centre power supply today. As a result, the power will be down from (approximately) midday ...

16 Dec 2021 at 11:25

Northern Ireland

Every effort being made to restore power and electricity supplies – Taoiseach

Irish premier Micheal Martin said every effort is being made to restore power and water supplies following Storm Eowyn. He described the destruction caused by some of the strongest winds on record as “unprecedented”. One man ...

25 Jan 2025 at 10:30

National News

Irish Defence Forces assist in power restoration efforts for over 720k Irish homes

The Defence Forces have stepped in to assist ESB Networks using helicopters to aid in the efforts to restore power to 725,000 Irish homes in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn. In his new position as Tánaiste, Minister for ...

25 Jan 2025 at 11:32

National News

‘Ireland needs to be more resilient to storms’ as 74,000 remain without power

Ireland needs to be more resilient to storms, as they become more frequent, Irish premier Micheal Martin has said. He was speaking as about 74,000 customers remain without electricity and about 1,000 without water, ...

31 Jan 2025 at 19:13

National News

Minister issues statement as thousands of homes nearing two weeks without power

Minister Darragh O’Brien has announced new measures to enhance the electricity grid and to increase its resilience following the ongoing power outages due to Storm Éowyn. “As of this afternoon, 18,000 customers ...

05 Feb 2025 at 17:33

National News

LATEST: Over 100,000 to remain without power into next week following Storm Éowyn

The ESB has issued an update on the power restoration efforts across the country following the damage caused by last Friday's historic Storm Éowyn. As of Wednesday, power has been restored for 635,000 homes ...

29 Jan 2025 at 13:02

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