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Ireland among most energy-vulnerable countries: Here’s why

A new study has found that Ireland is one of the most vulnerable to energy shocks, such as shortages. Euromonitor International’s first global energy vulnerability index shows that the state is ranked 70 out of 100 overall, making it the third worst of all EU members on the index, ahead of Poland on 78 and Lithuania on 90. So what can this study tell us about Ireland’s energy future? Kieran was joined by Lisa Ryan, Professor in Energy Economics at UCD School of Economics and UCD Energy Institute to discuss…

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16.07 8 Aug 2023


Ireland among most energy-vulnerable countries: Here’s why


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A new study has found that Ireland is one of the most vulnerable to energy shocks, such as shortages.

Euromonitor International’s first global energy vulnerability index shows that the state is ranked 70 out of 100 overall, making it the third worst of all EU members on the index, ahead of Poland on 78 and Lithuania on 90.

So what can this study tell us about Ireland’s energy future? Kieran was joined by Lisa Ryan, Professor in Energy Economics at UCD School of Economics and UCD Energy Institute to discuss…


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