midwestradio15d
Emergency Response Hubs remain running throughout the county
Following Storm Éowyn, a dedicated Emergency Response Hub phone number (094) 9064660 has been set up for the public to ...
Independent.ie3d
‘Targets have been missed again’ – regulator warned ESB over power outages before Storm Éowyn chaos
The energy regulator warned ESB Networks the number of power outages ... the CRU warned the ESB in 2023 that their capacity to respond to these types of events was way below required levels, ...
Irish Sun6d
ESB bosses confirm Storm Eowyn costs won’t be added to customer bills as over 5k still without power
The hurricane-force winds of Storm Eowyn resulted in extensive damage to the electricity network, far beyond anything experienced previously. ESB bosses said it was the “extent and the nature of ...
RTE Online3d
Power to be restored to all customers hit by storm by tonight, ESB Networks says
ESB Networks has said that power will be restored by tonight to all remaining customers impacted by Storm Éowyn 18 days ago. Power has been restored to over 768,000 homes, farms, schools ...
Irish Examiner9d
ESB urged to use record profits to pay for Storm Éowyn damage
The ESB has been urged to use its own record-breaking profits to pay for the damage caused to the electricity network by Storm Éowyn, rather than passing the pain onto consumers. On Tuesday ...
The Irish Times4d
Almost 700 without power more than a fortnight after Storm Éowyn
Several large-capacity generators have been provided by Poland and Denmark, following a request under an EU mechanism. The generators are being deployed to support ESB Networks, Uisce Éireann and ...
Irish Examiner6d
Storm Éowyn costs 'will not be added to customer ESB bills'
The cost of repairs from Storm Éowyn will not be passed on to customers in this year’s electricity prices, ESB Networks has confirmed. Earlier this week, the group’s chief executive said ...
The Irish Times6d
ESB chief executive rows back on claim cost of Storm Éowyn may be borne by consumers
“ESB Networks have never seen anything likely this in terms of the impact on the power lines and the grid (but) the cost involved in repairing and restoring the grid will be nowhere near the ...
RTE Online9d
ESB boss warns of costs rise for customers following Storm Éowyn
The CEO of ESB Networks has warned that costs will increase for customers in future because of the aftermath of Storm Éowyn. Some 18,000 customers across the midlands, west and northwest of the ...
Irish Sun10d
‘Like a third world country’ – Over 25k still without power as ESB confirm 150 schools in worst-hit areas are priority
ESB Networks have confirmed that approximately 25,000 homes, farms, schools and businesses are still without power, while around 400 premises have no water. The National Emergency Co-ordination ...
Independent.ie8d
TDs blast ‘unacceptable’ remark from ESB chief that cost of Storm Éowyn likely to be paid by customers
In a statement on Thursday, ESB Networks said its “focus remains getting power restored to homes, farms and businesses”. "Storm costs will have to be assessed by ESB Networks and scrutinised ...