Dáil Question 29 November 2016
Denis Naughton (part answer):
Dáil Questions Tuesday, 8 September 2020
Eamon Ryan (part answer):
Eamon Ryan (part answer):
Irish Independent
16th June 2024 https://www.independent.ie/business/five-per-cent-of-households-refuse-to-have-smart-meters-in-their-homes/a1063915208.html
‘Five per cent of households refuse to have smart meters in their homes’
Having a smart meter installed is currently not compulsory. Countries such as France have seen charges imposed on smart meter refuseniks because of the cost of manual reading while some parts of the US have threatened to disconnect customers refusing to accept smart meters.
Selectra
https://selectra.ie/energy/guides/meters/smart-meters-ireland (page updated 3/7/25)
SSE Airtricity
https://www.sseairtricity.com/ie/home/help-centre/smart-metering/are-smart-meters-compulsory
Smart metering
Are smart meters compulsory?
It’s not compulsory to have a smart meter installed but everyone will be given a chance to upgrade to a new smart meter. If you’d prefer not to have a smart meter, you can continue using your current meter until its certificate expires. For more information on smart meter roll-out, please visit ESB Networks’ website.
SAFETY WARNING: As the disconnection and reconnection of electricity may now be performed remotely, it’s essential that you ensure your home, office or site is always treated as live.
Wexford Town Sustainable Energy Community
Smart Meters in Ireland: Everything You Need to Know
Electromagnetic Sense Ireland 