ESB to recoup money from customers

THE ESB has begun pursuing thousands of customers undercharged as a result of the company’s pre-paid meters being out of sync with its bills.

Sinn Fein’s Seán Crowe described the development as a “new low” with customers being penalised for arrears accumulated through no fault of their own.

The ESB will be pursuing around 12,500 customers who owe e120, on average, money that will be collected over the next three years.