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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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Investors ready for Irish biomethane facilities as demand for green energy soars
Investors ready to provide a "a wall of finance" for investment in Irish biomethane facilities as demand for green energy soars
Read MoreIrish domestic appliances can operate on blends of 20% hydrogen and reduce emissions
Gas Networks Ireland has been working with University College Dublin’s Energy Institute (UCDEI) on a research project to investigate the potential use of hydrogen in Ireland and find out if we can heat homes and cook dinners with this renewable gas.
Read MoreWind energy achieves record levels of Irish power generation, while natural gas remains an essential back up
Wind energy provided up to three quarters of Ireland’s electricity demand at times in October. However, as is the nature of intermittent renewable energy sources there were also times during the month when the wind supply fell away almost entirely and provided less than 1% of electricity generation.
Read MoreDr Niamh Shaw inspires Ballygall pupils to ‘Dream Big’
As part of its sustainability programme, Gas Networks Ireland joined forces with Dr Shaw to bring her science-based workshop to pupils in Ballygall for science week.
Read MoreGas Networks Ireland wins International ESG Award
Gas Networks Ireland was named as the winner of the ‘Best ESG Campaign or Case Study to Improve Education or Access to Education’ at the ESG awards on Wednesday.
Read MoreAhead of Science Week, Gas Networks Ireland invites children to ‘Dream Big’ with Dr Niamh Shaw
Dr Niamh Shaw is on a mission to get to space and it’s a mission she’s been on since she started dreaming big growing up in Dundalk. No stranger to our TV screens and recently voted one of Ireland’s leading science communicators, Dr Shaw is passionate about igniting people’s curiosities.
Read MoreGas Networks Ireland Forecasts No Disruption to Gas Supply for Winter Months
Gas Networks Ireland does not envisage any disruption to gas supply during the winter months according to the network operator’s 2022/23 Winter Outlook.
Read MoreTransforming the gas network to deliver Ireland’s biomethane ambition
Gas Networks Ireland is seeking input from current and future biomethane producers to develop the roadmap towards a renewable gas network.
Read MoreSeptember and Q3 2022 Gas Demand Statement
In September, a mostly mild month that saw above average temperatures in most parts of the country, gas demand fell by 11% when compared to August; but increased 6% on the same month last year.
Read MoreGas Networks Ireland reminds you to 'Dial Before You Dig' during Construction Safety Week
"Checking for the location of underground gas pipes before starting any excavation works can help prevent accidental damage to pipelines which can cause major disruption or serious injury."
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