The Division's primary function is to ensure representation of the State as shareholder in EirGrid and ESB including, in particular, the corporate governance role and the facilitation of both companies' further growth and development in a liberalised electricity market.
Key Functions:
- Effective corporate governance of EirGrid and ESB in accordance with Department of Finance Guidelines
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- Monitor roll-out of EirGrid and ESB networks modernisation programme.
- Assessment of proposals relating to national and international investment projects by EirGrid and ESB.
Useful Information:
ESB Complaints Procedure - Advice on how to make a complaint
Farm Electrification Grant Schemes for Disadvantaged Areas
This Scheme subsidises the installation of electricity supply to farms located in disadvantaged areas, which are without supply or where supply is inadequate to facilitate their development and modernisation.
The Scheme is run by the Department of Community, Equality & Gaeltacht Affairs. If you have any questions regarding the Scheme or require an application form, please contact your local ESB office or the Department of Community, Equality & Gaeltacht Affairs on LoCall (calls charged at a local rate) 1890 474 847 or 071-918 6765 / 6766.
Electromagnetic Fields
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Potential health effects of electromagnetic fields, including those emitted by mobile phones and masts, wireless broadband, and radio and television transmitters, comes under the responsibility of the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.
Any queries in regard to the above should be directed to the Department of Environment
Email: radiationpolicy@environ.ie
Telephone: 1890-44-33-22 (Note that the rates charged for the use of 1890(LoCall) numbers may vary among different service providers)
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High Voltage Transmission Lines
EirGrid and ESB are very aware of people's views and concerns on the issue of Electric and Magnetic Fields. They provide open and detailed information on this subject.
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Further information on Non-ionising radiation can be found on the website of the The Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII). The RPII is the national organisation with regulatory, monitoring and advisory responsibilities in matters pertaining to ionising radiation.
Additional Information & Links:
EirGrid Website - The website of EirGrid, the independent electricity transmission system operator (TSO) and Market Operator (MO) in Ireland.
ESB Website - The website of the Electricty Supply Board.
ESB Customer Supply - ESB Customer Supply manages electricity accounts for Business and Residential customers.
ESB Networks - An ESB business which connects customers regardless of supplier.
ESB Complaints Procedure - Guidance on ESB's complaints procedure.
Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) - Independent body responsible for the liberalisation of Ireland's energy sector.
Power of one Campaign - Some ways you can save energy and money by looking at your lifestyle and implementing change where you can.
