Unions to discuss new power station

UNIONS at the Electricity Supply Board were today due to meet management to discuss their fears over a planned new power station at Aghada, Co Cork.

Energy Minister Noel Dempsey wants the new €300m power station to be run by the ESB but to sell electricity to rival suppliers.

Mr Dempsey is concerned over a lack of competition in the electricity market. Consumer champions believe lack of competition in the Irish market fuels high prices as the ESB has no incentive to cut costs or offer customers the best deal.