ESB denies allegations of malpractice

Semi-state responded to allegations by Barry Cowen over low-balling auctions for new generators, and receiving a down payment for an emergency power contract it had not been awarded yet

Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen: sent complaints to the energy regulator over the ESB’s bids for five new gas plant contracts. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

The ESB has published a series of statements defending itself against allegations of malpractice, as the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has begun an investigation into the semi-state body.

In recent months, Barry Cowen, the Fianna Fáil TD, has made a series of allegations against the company regarding apparent low-balling auctions for new generators, and receiving a down payment for an emergency power contract it hadn’t been awarded yet.

This newspaper revealed in recent ...