12 h. ago Renewable energy continues to play a growing role in Ireland electricity system

Renewable energy continues to play a growing role in Ireland electricity system  businessplus.ie

Science

12 h. ago ALERT: Electric blankets urgently recalled in Ireland over 'risk of fire or electric shock'

ALERT: Electric blankets urgently recalled in Ireland over 'risk of fire or electric shock'  Ireland Live

Events

41 h. ago Ireland can build on its electricity leadership to deliver a resilient power system and meet rising demand

Ireland can build on its electricity leadership to deliver a resilient power system and meet rising demand  IEA – International Energy Agency

Politics

3 d. ago McDonald says 'bugger all' is being done to keep energy prices down

Electricity prices are to rise by €1 a month in network costs to cover a large upgrade to Ireland’s current electricity infrastructure.

Politics

3 d. ago Electricity bills to rise to cover upgrade to Ireland's national grid

The energy regulator has approved initial investment over the next five years to upgrade the energy grid of €13.8 billion, which could be scaled up to €18.9 billion.

Science

3 d. ago Ireland’s electricity prices could rise by €1.75 a month to fund €19bn system boost

This could add up to €1.75 a month to household electricity bills to fund the investment plans

Economics

4 d. ago New data centres may need additional electricity supply close to Ireland’s peak demand

Expected new demand for data centres of 5.8GW would exceed Ireland’s 2030 offshore wind target of 5GW

Politics

6 d. ago Renewables supplied 41% of Ireland’s electricity in November

Renewables supplied 41% of Ireland’s electricity in November  WeathÉire

Politics

7 d. ago Half of business leaders say housing availability is integral to improving Ireland's competitiveness

Meanwhile, one in six believe electricity interconnection to the UK and Europe is most critical to Ireland’s economic success, and 14 per cent point to offshore wind development.

Politics

8 d. ago Regulator encourages consumers to switch energy suppliers to save money

In October, a report by the International Energy Agency found that Ireland has some of the highest electricity prices in the world.

Politics

9 d. ago ‘Difficult to establish’ why Ireland’s electricity prices are so high, says ESRI

‘Difficult to establish’ why Ireland’s electricity prices are so high, says ESRI  The Irish Times

Politics

2 w. ago Number of patients undergoing electroshock therapy rises by 15%

A report published by the Mental Health Commission (MHC) also found that one in five of the services that administered ECT without consent during 2024 failed to comply with the rules governing the use of the therapy.

Events

2 w. ago Electricity Consumption and Renewable Generation in Northern Ireland: Year Ending September 2025

Electricity Consumption and Renewable Generation in Northern Ireland: Year Ending September 2025  Department for the Economy

Politics

2 w. ago CMAT, Fontaines D.C., Gorillaz for Ireland’s Electric Picnic 2026

CMAT, Fontaines D.C., Gorillaz for Ireland’s Electric Picnic 2026  NME

Science

2 w. ago Highest ever number of new electric cars sold in Ireland in 2025

Electric models surge to an 18.4% share as Toyota heads for another year on top

Politics

2 w. ago First acts announced for Electric Picnic including Fontaines DC, Gorillaz and CMAT

Gorillaz are set to headline the Saturday, while Ireland's own Fontaines DC take the top spot on Sunday night, with CMAT also announced as playing.

Science