Gas generated over half of Ireland’s electricity in April

Figures from Gas Networks Ireland revealed that, at times during April, 89% of the country's electricity was produced by gas.

Reliance on gas as a major source of the state's electricity comes amid rapid increases in energy prices for consumers.

More than half of the country's electricity was produced by gas in April. The news comes as the contribution from wind generation fell to approximately one third.

According to Gas Networks Ireland, gas generated 52% of Ireland's electricity in April, an increase from 41% in March.