Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-185206) pertaining to the Eaton Puerto Rico Retirement Savings Plan of our report dated June 20, 2017, with respect to the financial statements of the Eaton Puerto Rico Retirement Savings Plan included in this Annual Report (Form 11-K) for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015.

/s/ Meaden & Moore, Ltd.

Cleveland, Ohio

June 20, 2017