ESB warns of financial, operational 'challenge'

ESB: "We are acutely aware that we are in the midst of an unprecedented event"

The ESB has warned it will be challenged – both financially and operationally – by the coronavirus crisis.

The energy utility posted an after-tax profit of €338m for 2019 and has recommended a dividend of €88m for the State – which would bring combined payments over the past decade to €1.2bn.