The Tanaiste has said that the Government cannot rule out the chances of a prolonged blackout this winter for Irish homes and businesses.
Leo Varadkar's comments come hours after EirGrid, the state-owned electricity grid operator, warned that Ireland faces a "tight" winter ahead and that the "stark" situation may get worse over the next decade.
Speaking in the Dail, Mr Varadkar did try to reassure the Irish public that they won't be left in the dark for too long. In response to a question from Independent TD Verona Murphy, he noted: "One thing I do want to say is that it was important to note that there is no risk of a system-wide blackout.
