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Data centres now use almost a quarter of Ireland's electricity
Energy
Data centres accounted for 23% of Ireland's metered electricity consumption in 2025, new CSO stats confirm.
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Over one million Irish households hit with energy bill increases as government urged to take action
Energy
The prie hikes are set to add up to €300 a year to household costs
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'Nothing is off the table': Energy Minister hints at petrol and diesel tax cut extension
Energy
The reduction in excise duty on petrol and diesel is set to expire in July, with the energy minister leaving the door open to an extension
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Wind farms deliver €75 million rates boost to County Councils
Energy
Wind-related rates income in Offaly increased by 31.5 per cent year-on-year and has risen by 51.8 per cent since 2022, representing an additional €8.8 million in annual revenue for the county.
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Number of Irish households behind on energy bills passes damning landmark
Cost of Living
Around 319,000 households have fallen behind in paying their electricity bill
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Tommy Tiernan among those who objected to €1.4bn wind-farm off Galway coast
Tommy Tiernan
The actor, comedian and podcaster said: "Culture is judged on how it protects areas and ideals such as this. Allowing such a project to go ahead when there are many more suitable sites either much further off-shore or inland would be a totally irresponsible and disgusting thing to do."
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Ireland now has highest electricity prices in EU, new figures show
Energy bills
Electricity prices in Ireland are almost 40 per cent above the EU average
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All you need to know about the major changes to Ireland's BER rating system set to come into force this month
Energy
Ireland's Building Energy Rating (BER) system for residential properties is being overhauled from May 24, streamlining energy efficiency ratings and aligning with EU standards under the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive - here's what you need to know
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Ireland energy price warning as PrepayPower hikes bills and others may follow
Energy bills
Prices will be going up next month
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Minister warns households that electricity bills could rise by more than €150 in the coming months
Energy
Energy Minister Darragh O'Brien has warned that electricity prices could increase by up to 8% from as early as May, translating to a rise of up to €153 on annual household bills
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US blockade plans for Strait of Hormuz sees oil prices skyrocket after Trump threats
Energy
The US military announced it will stop all maritime traffic entering and leaving Iranian ports
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Boozers may have to shut as standoff between protesters and Government continues
Irish Government
Micheál Martin said blockades causing havoc across the country are "illogical" as Ireland will have to turn away oil from the country
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Protesters need to step back from 'brink' but Gardaí and Defence Forces capable of putting an end to blockades, Tánaiste Simon Harris says
Energy
The Fine Gael leader said the "laws of the country" will be enforced if the blockades aren't lifted.
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Nearly a third of service stations could run out of fuel by end of day - as public asked to only purchase fuel that they need
Energy
A meeting of the National Emergency Coordination Group heard more than 100 garages have no fuel and this number could rise to 500 by the end of the day. In total, there are about 1,500 service stations nationwide.
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Fuel protester’s comments deeply disturbing, Taoiseach says
Irish Government
Roads, ports and a refinery have been blocked since protests about the rising cost of fuel began on Tuesday
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Fears fuel protests will cripple energy, health, food and economy in just 24 hours
An Garda Siochana
Nationwide fuel protests stretched into a third day yesterday as protesters blocked access to key supplies
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No fuel price cuts but Taoiseach says 'helpful' new advice could save households money
Micheal Martin
Hopes from hauliers that prices on fuel will be cut are not coming
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Protestors causing chaos in Dublin city won't move until Government speaks to them
Dublin
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has slammed protestors for turning Dublin’s O’Connell Street 'into a carpark'
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Ireland fuel crisis talks as ministers meet after nationwide protest chaos
Energy
The Cabinet will not sit today but a meeting will take place this morning to discuss the worsening fuel crisis
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Social welfare Ireland: Full list of people who can avail of €420 payment towards bills amid fuel crisis
Social Welfare
Thousands of people across Ireland are eligible for €420 annually through a handy social welfare scheme which provides €35 monthly towards electricity or gas bills plus a free TV licence
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Should public transport be made free amid the ongoing fuel crisis? Have your say
Energy
With the EU warning member states that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East will have a sustained effect on the fuel market, an Irish MEP has called for free public transport to be rolled out to offset transport costs that are hitting many households hard
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Fuel rationing not ruled out as Taoiseach signals support for food industry
Energy
Micheál Martin said fuel rationing isn’t currently being considered for Ireland but everything is 'kept under review'
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Irish people told to 'work from home' as Iran war fears escalate
European Commission
Irish households are also being encouraged to drive their cars less, avail of public transport and reduce highway speed limits
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Energy crisis 'cannot be overstated' as petrol pump prices remain high, says Tánaiste
Energy
Simon Harris said while measures have been brought in to bring down costs at the pumps, prices remain high
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