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64. When Renewable Energy Almost Bankrupted The State

This week we're looking into one of the most dramatic projects ever undertaken by an Irish Government when politicians opted to spend 20% of their entire budget on the Ardnacrusha hydroelectric plant.

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05.30 25 May 2023


64. When Renewable Energy Almost Bankrupted The State



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05.30 25 May 2023


This week we're looking into one of the most dramatic projects ever undertaken by an Irish Government when politicians opted to spend 20% of their entire budget on the Ardnacrusha hydroelectric plant.


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