ESB to discuss cost-cutting redundancy deal with unions

A NEW voluntary redundany scheme for ESB workers is set to be discussed by management and unions over the coming weeks in an attempt to reduce running costs.

Union sources have confirmed the plan, which will have to be sanctioned by Government, is likely to be the subject of talks in the near future due to the current economic climate.

In a letter sent by the secretary of the ESB unions group, Brendan Ogle, to the firm’s corporate change manager, Pat Fenlon, on Tuesday, Mr Ogle said staff “welcomed” the “invitation to explore this issue”.