HHeadlines Read More Thousands of homes and businesses without power across Ireland – The Irish TimesApril 5, 2026 About 4,500 homes, farms and businesses across the country are without power as a result of Storm Dave.…
WWorld Read More Attacks on undersea cables could cut off Ireland from global internet, Government warned – The Irish TimesApril 4, 2026 A worst-case scenario involving attacks on subsea cables across a number of locations could result in “the entire…
EEconomy Read More What does a price map tell us about energy costs in Ireland compared to Europe?April 3, 2026 We need your help now Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open. You are visiting us…
BBusiness Read More ESB Networks issue update to thousands affected by smart meter glitchMarch 29, 2026 ESB Networks has confirmed it is taking longer than anticipated to fix incorrect meter readings for the remaining…
BBusiness Read More ESB issue smart meter update after households incorrectly told they owe thousands in electricity billsMarch 28, 2026 Customers of Electric Ireland, Bord Gáis Energy and Energia claimed their meters indicated they owed thousands in bills…
TTechnology Read More ‘Infuriated’ Irish homeowners warn against installing smart electric meters as bills soarMarch 9, 2026 A number of “infuriated” Irish householders have warned against installing smart electric meters, claiming that their bills have increased…
EEnvironment Read More Nuclear energy is a distant prospect – wind and solar are here now – The Irish TimesMarch 3, 2026 Recent commentary on Ireland’s energy system is a reminder that not everyone is comfortable with change. For people…
IIreland Read More ESB warns of Kildare flooding as release of water from reservoir may be neededJanuary 31, 2026 We need your help now Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open. You are visiting us…
BBusiness Read More Game of ‘Russian roulette’ over energy supply threatens Ireland’s ability to attract new FDI – The Irish TimesJanuary 17, 2026 In a private paper for IDA Ireland directors, senior officials laid bare the challenge faced by the State…
HHeadlines Read More O’Brien warned ESB and EirGrid over house connections – The Irish TimesDecember 30, 2025 A threat to the delivery of new homes in Dublin due to electricity constraints led Minister for Energy…
BBusiness Read More Don’t hang Christmas lights from electricity poles, says ESBDecember 16, 2025 We need your help now Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open. You are visiting us…
BBusiness Read More Exchequer receives almost €440m in dividends from State companies in last two years – The Irish TimesDecember 6, 2025 The exchequer has received almost €440 million in dividends from State companies over the last two years, Tánaiste…