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The Irish Times view on energy security: the grid needs strengthening
It is in a parlous state because of years of underinvestment
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- The Irish Times
- Country
- Ireland
- Source published
- 18 Aug 2026, 19:00 UTC
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It is in a parlous state because of years of underinvestment
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The Irish Times view on energy security: the grid needs strengthening
It is in a parlous state because of years of underinvestment
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The Irish Times view on energy security: the grid needs strengthening
It is in a parlous state because of years of underinvestment
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- #91
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- 19 Aug 2026, 13:31 UTC
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