Blackouts
Ireland told that winter blackouts are “much less likely now”

Ireland told that winter blackouts are “much less likely now”

Power up. Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan has played down fears that Ireland will experience considerable energy blackouts this winter. Speaking on Today with Claire Byrne on RTÉ Radio 1 on Tuesday, Ryan noted that potential blackouts are “much less likely now” following successful repair work on two of the country’s […]

4 years ago

Electricity blackouts in Ireland this winter cannot be “absolutely” ruled out

Electricity blackouts in Ireland this winter cannot be “absolutely” ruled out

“It is going to be difficult but we will manage it.” Environment Minister Eamon Ryan has said he cannot “absolutely” rule out electricity blackouts in Ireland this winter. His comments come after a new report was published by state-owned electric power transmission operator EirGrid, which said Ireland could see electricity supply shortfalls over the next […]

4 years ago