No decision on new ESB chairman as O’Donoghue’s term comes to an end

NO decision has been made by the Government to appoint an ESB chairman as Tadgh O’Donoghue’s time at the helm of the company ends on Monday.

Mr O’Donoghue has been chairman of the electricity giant for a year, and is believed to be prepared to serve another term if asked by Communications &Minister Noel Dempsey.

While holding off on the re-appointment of Mr O’Donoghue or choosing a new chairman will have no impact on the running of the company, it will not help to have a vital post vacant during the Government’s review of the energy market in Ireland.