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Suspended prison sentence for gas meter tampering in Laois
Friday, February 7, 2025: An individual with an address at Portarlington, Co. Laois, was given a four month suspended prison sentence in respect of the offence of unlawful interference with a gas meter owned by or operated by Gas Networks Ireland at Portlaoise Circuit Court recently.
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New revenue stream for farmers could significantly reduce emissions
Significant opportunity for the agricultural and energy sectors to join forces and create a thriving biomethane economy in Ireland by 2030.
Read MoreGas Networks Ireland and Circle K now offering carbon neutral fuel for HGVs
Gas Networks Ireland and Circle K have taken another step forward in reducing emissions from Ireland’s transport industry - one of the most difficult industries to decarbonise.
Read MoreGas demand up 14% in March
Gas generated 45% of Ireland’s electricity as it did in February. At times during the month, gas powered almost 90% of the country’s electricity, peaking at 88% and never dropping below 12%.
Read MoreOverall gas demand fell in February, but demand increased in the transport sector
A mild February saw Ireland’s overall gas demand fall by 11% compared to January.
Read MoreGas network is at the heart of Ireland’s new energy future - new Gas Networks Ireland Report
In its latest report “Ireland’s Gas Network – at the heart of Ireland’s energy future”, Gas Networks Ireland outlines the key role gas plays in Ireland’s energy ecosystem today.
Read MoreGas demand fell in January, but gas remains the biggest source of Ireland’s electricity generation
A milder than average January saw Ireland’s gas demand fall by 8% compared to December and decrease by 7% when compared to a colder January 2022.
Read MoreDunboyne student wins national carbon monoxide safety competition
Tola Dediare from sixth class in St Peter’s National School in Dunboyne has won a nationwide poster competition to raise awareness of carbon monoxide and the dangers that it can pose in our homes.
Read MoreGas remained the ideal partner for weather dependent energy sources in 2022
Gas generated 48% of the total electricity used in Ireland in 2022, with wind energy contributing 34% and coal providing 9%.
Read MoreMahon students get an insight to the ‘World of Work’
Second and third year students from Mahon’s Nagle Community College recently visited Gas Networks Ireland’s headquarters in Cork city.
Read MoreGas Networks Ireland makes second donation of hardware supplies to Ukraine
Gas Networks Ireland, together with its main contractors GMC Utilities Group and Murphy International, has donated almost €100,000 worth of equipment, hardware, fittings and materials to Ukraine's gas grid operator, Gas Distribution System Operator Ukraine (GDSOU).
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