ESB reports 34% fall in profit as energy markets normalise 

The company recorded a profit of €446m between January and the end of June. 

ESB Group has reported a fall in operating profit in the first six months of the year as the global energy markets normalised after a period of volatility and a reduction in prices.

According to the company’s latest financial statements, it recorded a profit of €446m between January and the end of June - a drop of 34%, or €230m, compared to the same period last year.