John FitzGerald: Ireland was too slow on EVs and retrofitting. Now it’s costing consumers
Short-term support should target the most vulnerable through the welfare system but failure to phase out fossil fuels is costing consumers
Energy Crisis
Price gouging by fuel companies needs to be examined in detail
One should be grateful for just simply getting some of one’s money back
Price of our dependence on fossil fuels is becoming clear yet again
But renewable energy relies on resources that will never run out and cannot be cut off as act of aggression
Israel and US continue wide-scale strikes on Iran as chances of ceasefire talks downplayed
Trump ‘nowhere near’ deciding on whether or not to send US troops into Iran with Israeli strikes on Lebanon ongoing
What are the Government’s options for easing rising energy costs and will they happen?
Coalition is taking a cautious approach amid the Middle East conflict and resisting Opposition calls for immediate action
G7 ‘stands ready’ to release emergency oil reserves
Finance ministers pledge ‘necessary measures’ to tackle surging crude prices but stop short of immediate deal
Irish homes and businesses could face energy bill hikes due to Iran conflict
Oil and gas shipping halted after attacks at weekend
The economic outlook for 2026 is now on a knife-edge, reliant on an unpredictable war
The duration of the conflict will be essential in determining its impact on consumer energy costs
Almost 320,000 customers unable to pay energy bills last December
Sinn Féin calls for Government to reintroduce energy credits
Nuclear energy is a distant prospect – wind and solar are here now
Sceptics don’t outright deny climate change but dismiss solutions as unrealistic
Inside the Dublin data centres consuming an unknown amount of energy
Software giant Microsoft’s electricity demands remain a source of contention, in particular when it comes to powering AI
‘Getting things done’ is good, but not at the expense of the planet
We do not have to choose between keeping the lights on and protecting the planet
Ireland could see ‘electricity shortage event’ in next two to five years, regulator warns
Predicted expansion in demand ‘largely attributed to growth in data centre loads’, notes commission’s analysis
Game of ‘Russian roulette’ over energy supply threatens Ireland’s ability to attract new FDI
IDA warns Government that State risks losing out on multinational projects due to constraints with power grid
Ireland ‘losing billions of euro in foreign investment’ due to energy grid constraints
Companies choosing to invest elsewhere in Europe because of infrastructure issues here, adviser says
Capacity constraints the big challenge for AI as we head into 2026
Looking too far into the future can make fools of us, but data-centre power shortfall and social media regulatory wrangles lie ahead
Irish inflation climbs over 3% again on higher energy and food prices
Latest flash estimate puts annualised rate of price growth at 3.2% in November with wider euro zone figure due out on Thuesday
Can the infrastructure plan tackle Ireland’s packed trains and traffic gridlock?
It’s convenient for the Government that the new proposals lands just as Ranelagh residents take a judicial review against MetroLink
Bord Gáis Energy’s Dave Kirwan on Irish energy prices and the case for nuclear power
Bord Gais Energy chief Dave Kirwan’s remit includes responsibility for parent company Centrica’s nuclear plants in the UK
Planning bottleneck means Ireland will fall short of offshore wind targets for 2030, says industry
Offshore wind developers before Oireachtas committee blame unreasonable demands from planning authorities for delivery challenges
Up to €2.7m worth of energy ‘wasted’ every day by State, committee told
Wind farms wound down or shut down at night while households are in fuel poverty, says energy charity chief
Ireland needs to build wind projects at scale and speed up decision making
Our inability to make and execute decisions at pace and scale is no accident
Irish restaurants and soaring costs: ‘Two years ago, my dinner menu was €49, now it’s €69’
Diners may baulk at smaller portions, slimmer menus and higher bills, but owners have little choice
How smart technology can help cut your energy bills
Using smart sockets and bulbs, eco-friendly heating system and air fryers are just some of the ways you can reduce your electricity bills
Wholesale electricity prices down 16% as many consumers continue to face hikes
Elsewhere, producer prices for food rose by 4.5% in September compared with the same month last year, CSO data shows
A little DIY could shave hundreds from your heating bill
Retrofitting your home doesn’t have to break the bank. Here’s how to do it.
Growing demand sparks surge in Irish electricity imports
Homes on target to meet greenhouse gas emissions, says State body
Why are Irish energy prices so high?
Irish households are paying about €350 more a year for electricity compared to other EU countries
EirGrid says risk of winter power outages is low as imports bolster local supply
Energy demand expected to break existing records as Republic draws 20% of winter supplies from Britain and Northern Ireland
Budget 2026 Q&A: ‘What are the changes to inheritance tax and reliefs?’ Your questions answered
Expert advice on the latest budget measures, from tax and pensions, to inheritance, childcare and more
Energy industry warns against clampdown on heavy loads moved by road
Weight restrictions needed to protect road network and bridges, says Government
Cost of living: No surprise household credits in budget but energy VAT cut extended
Increase in fuel allowance and widened eligibility announced
Budget 2026 main points: Renters’ tax credit extended, minimal personal tax changes
Here is our detailed summary with a list of all the key measures
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