Varadkar: Likelihood of blackouts low 'but cannot be ruled out'

EirGrid has warned the electricity system will face a shortfall of supply over demand for the next decade

Eirgrid has described the situation as 'stark' and cannot guarantee there will not be blackouts.

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said nobody can rule out blackouts this winter, but the likelihood is “very low”, despite fresh warnings from Ireland’s grid operator.

In its annual Generation Capacity Statement published on Thursday, EirGrid has said the electricity system will face a shortfall of supply over demand for the next decade.