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FOI00817

Status Part-Granted
Date received 07 Nov 2024
Date of decision 22 Nov 2024
Category of requester Business / Interest Group
Details of request
1.  How many domestic smart meters have been installed since the National Smart Metering Programme (NSMP) began?

2.  How many domestic smart meters have been activated since the NSMP began?

3.  How many individual domestic customers have opted for a smart tariff?

4.  How many domestic smart meters have been activated for smart services since the NSMP began?

5.  How many commercial smart meters have been activated for smart services since the NSMP began?

6.  How many customers have registered their domestic MPRN with ESB Networks Portal since the NSMP began?

7.  How many customers have downloaded their smart data via ESB Networks Portal?

8.  How many customers have downloaded specifically their "30-minute readings in kW" HDF file via ESB Networks Portal?

9.  Who can I get in contact with to further discuss the NSMP and gaining access as an “Other third parties offering energy related services to Final Customers” under the proposed Smart Meter Data Access Code?

FOI00813

Status Withdrawn
Date received 05 Nov 2024
Date of decision 27 Nov 2024
Category of requester Client
Details of request

GIS datasets (shapefiles or equivalent) for the Irish electricity distribution and transmission network at a national. The data is required for a research project funded by Science Foundation Ireland.

FOI00812

Status Withdrawn
Date received 04 Nov 2024
Date of decision 27 Nov 2024
Category of requester Client
Details of request

I am looking for a full detailed map of the 38kV and 110kV lines for Ireland.

FOI00806

Status Part-Granted
Date received 18 Oct 2024
Date of decision 06 Dec 2024
Category of requester Client
Details of request

All records relating to the power outage in Grosvenor Place and Effra Road, Dublin 6 from approx 5.30pm on Wednesday 16 October to approx 1am on Thursday 17 October.

 All records relating to the power outage in Lower Rathmines Road and Leinster Road, Dublin 6 on the evening of Sunday 13 October.

FOI00804

Status Granted
Date received 07 Oct 2024
Date of decision 27 Nov 2024
Category of requester Client
Details of request
Questions that require answers:
Q1)  Are smart meters mandatory?

Q2)  Can I be refused a new connection on the grounds that I do not want a smart meter to be installed?

Q3)  When having a new connection installed, do I have to have a smart meter with the new connection, or can I choose a non-smart meter to be installed?

Q4)  If I choose not to have a smart meter installed, can I purchase a meter that is *MID approved and have that installed instead of a smart meter?
* MID - A MID Approved Meter is a type of measuring instrument that meets the requirements of the Measuring Instruments Directive (MID) 2004/22/EC. The MID is a European Union (EU) directive aimed at harmonizing the requirements for measuring instruments, ensuring their accuracy, and facilitating free trade across the EU.

FOI00803

Status Part-Granted
Date received 03 Oct 2024
Date of decision 23 Oct 2024
Category of requester Journalist
Details of request

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following:

-  a copy of any correspondence between ESB Networks and the daa with regard to a recent power outage that affected Dublin Airport. It is this one to which I refer: https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/dublin-airport-still-experiencing-some-delays-after-power-outage-resolved-1672126.html

-  a copy of any reports into the cause or impact of the power outage.

FOI00802

Status Refused
Date received 01 Oct 2024
Date of decision 09 Oct 2024
Category of requester Business / Interest Group
Details of request
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following:
1.  A copy of the ESB’s gender identity (or transgender) and expression policy (“the Policy”).

2.  All written records including memos, board* packs and presentations, emails, diary entries, written correspondence, notes of phone calls and meetings, agendas, and reports in relation to the ESB’s review, discussion, challenge and ultimate approval of the Policy. 
*Or Steering committee, if the Policy was ultimately approved by a Steering Committee and not the Board.

3.  All written records including memos, emails, diary entries, written correspondence, notes of phone calls and meetings and agendas, and reports in regards to meetings or calls with any outside groups in relation to the ESB’s review, discussion, challenge and ultimate approval of the Policy.

4.  A list of the organisations the ESB consulted with, in relation to the drafting and approval of the Policy, including clarification on which organisations received monetary (or other) compensation for their advice, time etc.

5.  The number of e-mails, letters or calls received from ESB employees expressing concern or complaining about the Policy and a list of the main areas of concern. 

FOI00801

Status Granted
Date received 30 Sep 2024
Date of decision 23 Oct 2024
Category of requester Client
Details of request

Could I please request a list of the following items: 

  • Average number of power outages per Irish household in 2023 and 2024 (to date) 
  • Records of all planned outages on the Shanngrove/Ringmoylan area of Pallasnery Co. Limerick in 2023 and 2024 (to date) 
  • Records of all unscheduled power outages in the Shannongrove/Ringmoylan area of Pallaskenry Co Limerick. 
  • Records of any proposed upgrades or solutions to the interrmittant power outages in the Shannongrove/Ringmoylan area of Pallaskenry. Co. Limerick 
  • The length in hours and minutes of each outage listed above. 

FOI00793

Status Refused
Date received 20 Sep 2024
Date of decision 02 Oct 2024
Category of requester Business / Interest Group
Details of request

What type/brand of paint is being used currently to repaint the Poolbeg Chimneys? 

FOI00798

Status Granted
Date received 13 Sep 2024
Date of decision 08 Oct 2024
Category of requester Business / Interest Group
Details of request

I herewith request to know how many smart meters have been installed on 3 phase systems in Ireland for the years 2022, 2023 and for the first six months of 2024.