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Electric Ireland to review customer hardship fund as 125,000 fall behind on bills
ESB
It follows criticism at an Oireachtas committee
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When do clocks go back this year as Autumn Equinox marked today
ESB
The Autumn Equinox marks the official beginning of autumn, but it doesn’t mean we need to go near our clocks, just yet
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ESB warn only 4% of smart meter customers are using key money-saving feature
Cost of Living
A ‘time-of-use’ tariff is a time-based billing structure which means the rate charged for each unit of electricity consumed varies depending on the time of the day
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Irish pub promises to turn thermostat up for pint drinkers as some publicans fear 'ferocious winter'
Pubs
Tipperary publican TJ McInerney, who appealed on TV in 2020 for Taosieach Micheal Martin to reopen pubs, yesterday vowed “doom and gloom can’t win”.
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Ireland hasn't got enough ports to build wind turbines needed to meet climate targets, study finds
Environment
The country needs about 20GW of power from offshore wind by 2050 - that’s around 1,000 turbines
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Irish family to save hundreds on winter energy bills with DIY clothes drying garden shed
Energy bills
Sinead Byrne and Padraig Early have been active on their social media platform for a couple of years now, and like most families across Ireland, they are feeling the pinch when it comes to managing their household
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ESB announces €357m profit for first six months of 2022 as Sinn Fein calls for action on 'obscene' figures
ESB
'People will be understandably livid to hear the ESB is making €2m profit per day while also hiking prices at Electric Ireland'
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Irish Government doing doomsday blackout drills amid concerns about winter electricity supply
Energy
These emergency exercises to stress test the impact of any grid shortages will involve key stakeholders in the energy sector
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Cabinet approves measures to cut energy use in Ireland's public sector buildings
Energy bills
It is hoped the Autumn Reduce Your Use energy efficiency campaign will deliver savings of 5%-10% overall and 15% in buildings
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Government to hold emergency training exercises to get ready for electricity and gas supply shortages
Energy bills
'Supply on the system is the tightest it’s been for a good while'
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Blackouts, price hikes and recession - what winter in Ireland might look like this year
Cost of Living
With the ongoing cost of living crisis, rising energy costs, potential blackouts and recession are looming this winter, according to several experts.
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ESB to hire for 1,000 new roles in Ireland over the next three years
ESB
More than 300 of these roles will be for graduates, apprentices and trainees
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ESB issue 'extremely hazardous' warning to homeowners nationwide as June bank holiday approaches
ESB
"ESB Networks would like to remind the general public to always stay safe and stay clear of electricity wires and cables as these are always live and potentially dangerous"
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SSE Airtricity customers to see huge price hikes as energy provider is fifth to announce increases
Airtricity
This change will see an average electricity customer’s bill increase by 24%, which will result in an extra €338 in an annual bill. In comparison, an average customer’s gas bill will go up by 32.3%, costing an additional €333 annually
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Electricity and gas bills to jump by €700 for many Irish households as date given for hike
Bord Gais
Bord Gáis announce whopping hikes of up to 40% with other energy providers set to follow
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Ireland can become 'significant player' in hydrogen energy, says German official
Environment
The Oireachtas Environment and Climate Action Committee met on Tuesday to discuss the future of energy policy in Ireland
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Inside RTE Tony Connelly's life as he reports from Ukraine - Family life, career and where it all began
RTE
Connelly has been at the forefront of a number of huge stories throughout the years - from Brexit negotiations, terrorism, refugee crisis and much more.
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Ireland's €200 credit payment for energy costs to be paid soon - here's how to claim it
ESB
In February the Government confirmed that they would be increasing the credit payment to €200.
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Donegal golf course left underwater as Storm Franklin wreaks havoc
Donegal
Popular golf spot Portsalon found its fairways underwater as Storm Franklin wreaks havoc.
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Storm Eunice hero killed by falling tree in Wexford was 'making sure others were safe'
Wexford
Billy Kinsella was killed while trying to clear away debris when a huge gust of wind brought down a nearby tree. Local Councillor Pip Breen spoke of the shock felt right across the community at the tragic news
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Will schools reopen on Monday? Latest as forecasters pinpoint end of Storm Eunice
Weather
Some counties have so far reported top wind speeds of 137kmh, while others have remained calm so far
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Irish Water warns people in four counties at risk of supply interruptions amid Storm Eunice
Irish Water
Due to heavy rainfall and the thousands of power outages, many plants are continuing to run offline
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'Hurricane speed' winds recorded at lighthouse of Cork coast
ESB
According to the most recent readings from the Fastnet Lighthouse, average winds at sea are over CAT1 Hurricane level
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Thousands without power across Ireland as Storm Eunice causes major disruption
ESB
Crews are working to restore power in the affected areas, and it is likely there will be further outages as this storm ramps up.
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