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Industrial action is due to begin on 16 December

Unions serve notice of strike action on ESB

The ESB Group of Unions has served formal notice of industrial action on the company.

Unions have warned that even limited industrial action would mean power outages (Pic: Gareth Chaney/Photocall Ireland)

ESB bosses, unions still 'far apart' after talks

A meeting between management and the ESB Group of Unions has ended with both parties still very far apart, according to unions’ general secretary Brendan Ogle.

News • 28 Nov 13

ESB management and unions will meet on Thursday to discuss the dispute

Limited ESB strike will lead to power cuts - Unite

The Unite trade union has said that even limited industrial action by ESB workers will result in power outages.

News • 27 Nov 13

The Taoiseach said he hoped that unions would fully engage in talks with ESB management

ESB strike threat 'damaging' - Kenny

The Taoiseach has said that threat of strike action at ESB is damaging and causing unease.

News • 27 Nov 13

Retail Excellence Ireland says ESB has 'no understanding of the real world and the harsh economy we live in today'

REI calls for ban on ESB strike action

Retail Excellence Ireland has called on the Government to introduce legislation banning industrial action by companies managing essential services, such as the ESB.

Business • 26 Nov 13

Staff voted for industrial action in a row over the ESB's pension deficit

Threat of power cuts from 16 December

The country could face power cuts in the run-up to Christmas after the ESB Group of Unions announced it will serve notice of industrial action on the company next week in a row over a deficit in the company's pension scheme.

News • 23 Nov 13

The Government had instructed the ESB to raise a €400m divident from the sale of non-strategic assets

ESB sells stake in Marchwood power station

The ESB has sold its stake in the Marchwood Power Limited to German insurance firm Munich Re.

Business • 21 Nov 13

87.5% of workers balloted backed industrial action

Industrial action may disrupt electricity supply

The secretary of the ESB Group of Unions has said there is the possibility of a disruption to service this winter after staff voted to take industrial action in a row over a €1.6bn pension deficit.

News • 19 Nov 13

ESB workers are opposing the company's decision to pay a dividend of €78m to the State

ESB staff vote for action over pension scheme

Staff at the ESB have voted overwhelmingly to take industrial action in a row over a €1.6 billion deficit in the company pension scheme.

News • 18 Nov 13

ESB invites unions to talks in pension row

The ESB has invited unions to talks aimed at avoiding industrial action at the company over the €1.6 billion deficit in the company pension scheme.

News • 07 Nov 13

ESB sale of Marchwood power plant in UK is expected to close in the next two months

ESB to sell two peat plants

The ESB is to sell its Lough Ree and West Offaly peat power plants.

Business • 23 Oct 13

The West Offaly Power Station at Shannonbridge had been due to end operations in 2020 (Pic: ESB)

ESB plans to sell two midlands power stations

The ESB is to sell two power stations in Offaly and Longford in the next 12 months.

News • 23 Oct 13

ESB has said it will not be injecting additional contributions beyond current levels 'under any circumstances'

ESB distances itself from pension scheme emails

The ESB has described questions raised about the way in which it accounted for pension scheme liabilities in its accounts as "misleading" and "inaccurate".

News • 21 Oct 13

The ESB changed accounting treatment of pension scheme from a defined benefit-type scheme, to a defined contribution-type scheme

Concerns over ESB pensions scheme changes

Emails between senior managers at the ESB seen by RTÉ's This Week programme have raised what one opposition politician described as "serious concerns".

News • 21 Oct 13

The ESB's proposed design next to the property as it currently appears

ESB to seek permission for Dublin HQ redevelopment

The ESB is to seek planning permission for its Dublin headquarters, which would see its Fitzwilliam St building get a Georgian-inspired redesign.

Business • 11 Oct 13

Locals captured the cloud on video as it made its way through Clonfert

Severe storm damages building in Co Galway

Hundreds of homes were left without power for a time after a severe weather event in the east Galway area last night.

News • 03 Oct 13

Unions say the ESB has changed the company's pension scheme from a defined benefit system to a defined contribution scheme

ESB unions to hold ballot for industrial action

Unions at the Electricity Supply Board are to conduct a ballot for industrial action, including a strike, in a dispute over pension arrangements.

News • 22 Sep 13

Twenty-one drivers have taken part in a trial of electric cars in Ireland

ESB highlights electric car savings after pilot

ESB bosses have said that the average motorist can save almost €2,300 a year by switching to an electric car.

News • 17 Sep 13

The ESB says it has no responsibility over the pension deficit following a 2010 deal

ESB staff to mull industrial action over pensions

The ESB Group of Unions is to convene a delegate conference of workplace representatives to discuss taking industrial action in a row over the company's pension deficit.

Business • 25 Jul 13

The ESB Group of Unions conference will discuss action, up to and including strike action

ESB unions to discuss industrial action

The ESB Group of Unions is to convene a delegate conference of workplace representatives to discuss taking industrial action in a row over the company's €1.7 billion pension deficit.

News • 25 Jul 13

ESB said the pension fund is not in deficit

ESB workers to take action over dividend payment

Four ESB workers are to begin a legal action against their employer within weeks over the payment by the company of a dividend to the Government.

News • 15 Jul 13

The workers say plans to approve a dividend payment at today's AGM are unlawful

ESB workers protest over planned dividend to State

Several hundred ESB workers have protested at ESB's Dublin headquarters over plans to pay a €78.4m dividend to the State.

News • 26 Jun 13

Bríd Horan has worked with ESB since 1997

Bríd Horan named new deputy chief executive of ESB

Bríd Horan has been appointed as deputy chief executive of ESB, replacing John Shine who leaves at the end of the month.

Business • 08 May 13

ESB announces after tax profits of €194m for 2012

ESB to pay dividend of €78m to Exchequer

ESB has announced profits after tax of €194m for 2012 and said it invested €765m in infrastructure projects during the year.

Business • 13 Mar 13

The ESB co-owns Marchwood Power Ltd's plant in England

ESB to sell stakes in British and Spanish plants

The ESB has announced plans to sell its shareholding in power stations in Britain and Spain.

Business • 27 Feb 13