Business Post's View

Eirgrid and CRU can’t hide behind data centre excuses for ever

The two semi-state agencies charged with managing the national power system should now be having serious questions asked about their competency

The country is facing the very real threat of electricity blackouts due to the growing mismatch between power supply and demand. Picture: Getty

Regular readers will know that the Business Post has consistently reported on the dysfunction at the heart of the state’s energy system for well over a year now. A slow-moving energy crisis is unfolding before our eyes, and this winter is likely to prove very challenging for the state.

The country is facing the very real threat of electricity blackouts due to the growing mismatch between power supply and demand. The emerging crisis has prompted ...