ESB cutting off 30 houses a day

Figures released at the weekend show the ESB is cutting off 30 households a day.

Energy suppliers should take more time to distinguish customers who won't pay their bills, from those who simply cannot, according to the Money Advice and Budgeting Service.

There are fears the situation could get worse once the new energy levy kicks in later this year.

Michael Culloty from the Money Advice and Budgeting Service has said "companies should take the time to understand their customers problems".