Paddy Hayes appointed new Chief Executive of ESB Paddy Hayes has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of ESB and will take over from Pat O'Doherty who is retiring. Business • 30 Jun
Strike action by some ESB Network technicians under way ESB Networks has again appealed to network technicians belonging to the Independent Workers Union to call off their strike action, and warned them that it ... Ireland • 29 Apr
ESB appeals to union to call off industrial action The ESB has appealed to a union representing network technicians to call off industrial action scheduled to commence tomorrow with a work-to-rule that could affect ... Ireland • 18 Apr
Independent Workers Union threaten ESB strike action The ESB is facing the threat of industrial action from Monday from over 500 network technicians represented by a union which the company does not ... Business • 15 Apr
ESB plant to be transformed into green energy hub The ESB has confirmed that its giant coal burning plant at Moneypoint in Kilrush in Co Clare is to be transformed into a green energy ... Munster • 09 Apr
ESB to propose €5bn transformation plan for Moneypoint A €5bn plan to transform electricity production at the Moneypoint power plant in Co Clare from coal burning to offshore wind production is being proposed ... Munster • 08 Apr
ESB's use of coal from Colombian mine to be probed An investigation is to be launched by the OECD into the ESB's use of coal from a controversial Colombian mine following a complaint by human ... Business • 19 Jan
OECD probing complaint over ESB use of Colombian coal An investigation is to be launched by the OECD into the ESB's use of coal from a controversial Colombian mine following a complaint by human ... Ireland • 19 Jan
CCPC to open phase 2 probe into ESB and Coillte project The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is to carry out a phase 2 investigation into a proposed joint venture between the ESB and Coillte. Business • 10 Dec 20
Four Irish firms make global environmental CDP 'A' list Four Irish companies - Kingspan, ESB, AIB and Accenture - have been named on this year's A List by CDP, the EU-funded charity which runs ... Business • 08 Dec 20
BnM unions surprised at earlier midlands plants closure Unions at Bord na Móna have expressed surprise and disappointment at an announcement from ESB that its peat burning power stations in Offaly and Longford ... Ireland • 12 Nov 20
ESB exchange on landmark office development in Dublin ESB has confirmed that Amundi Real Estate, a French Asset Manager, has successfully exchanged on Fitzwilliam 28, an office development in the heart of Dublin's ... Business • 12 Nov 20
Terence O'Rourke appointed as new chairperson of ESB The Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications has appointed Terence O'Rourke as the new chairperson designate of the ESB. Business • 11 Nov 20
ESB launches €75m carbon reduction fund for businesses The ESB has launched a €75m fund aimed at assisting large firms to reduce their carbon footprints. Business • 26 Oct 20
Virus outbreak at construction site of new ESB HQ The ESB has confirmed that there has been an outbreak of Covid-19 on the construction site for its new head office on Fitzwilliam Street in ... Business • 05 Oct 20
ESB facing prosecution by EPA over greenhouse gas leaks The ESB is facing a prosecution by the Environmental Protection Agency over leaks of a powerful greenhouse gas called SF6. Ireland • 21 Sep 20
ESB and Harmony Solar deal to power over 10% of homes ESB and Irish-owned renewable energy company Harmony Solar have agreed a €30m partnership to develop ground-mounted solar projects in Ireland. Business • 11 May 20
Concern for jobs in Bord na Móna & ESB as demand drops It has been confirmed that the demand for electricity has reduced by more than 7.5% since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Business • 08 Apr 20
Regulator extends ban on utility disconnections The utilities regulator has extended the moratorium on domestic electricity and gas disconnections to April 19. Business • 27 Mar 20
Call for closure of Moneypoint power station The coal-burning Moneypoint power plant in Co Clare should be closed as soon as possible, according to non-governmental organisation Christian Aid. Environment • 21 Feb 20
Fitzwilliam 28 development on the market for €168m An office development on the historic Georgian Mile in Dublin, Fitzwilliam 28, has been placed on the market on behalf of ESB Commercial Properties, with ... Business • 15 Jan 20
Crews work to restore power after Storm Brendan Work to restore electricity to roughly 4,000 homes and businesses still left without power following yesterday's Storm Brendan is continuing. Weather • 14 Jan 20
ESB takes 50% stake in Scottish offshore wind farm ESB is taking a 50% stake in the Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm project in Scotland from French power group EDF Renewables. Business • 28 Nov 19
Focus on alternative employment as power stations close The Minister for Climate Action and the Environment has said the Government is determined to ensure alternative employment is provided for hundreds of people impacted ... Ireland • 11 Nov 19
