A local politician announced that Dubliners are worried they won’t be able to turn their Christmas lights on this year due to high power shortages.
Labour Councillor Declan Meenagh said ordinary people shouldn’t be at the receiving end for poor planning.
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities has already sent news to the people of Dublin that there might be shortage of electricity to keep the lights on in the coldest months over the next five years.
A few emergency measures have been put together by EirGrid, CRU and the Department of Environment to counteract the predicted shortfall of energy.
Meanwhile, Leo Varadkar has told the Dail he is “confident” Ireland can avoid power blackouts this winter, further adding that it was not something anyone could guarantee.
The Cabra/Glasnevin councillor said: “A number of people in Dublin have mentioned their concerns to me about the looming energy crisis.
“The lack of clarity from government on the plan in the event of a blackout energy crisis is extraordinary and is sounding alarm bells across the country.”
He further mentioned that people will face further hikes in prices due to record demand and reduced supply even though the electricity bills have already gone up.
He added that in all of this it is still not clear who is actually in charge of keeping the lights on in Ireland this winter.