ESB staff bonuses partly linked to level of profits, committee told

The Oireachtas committee on environment and climate action heard about 125,000 Electric Ireland customers have fallen behind with their energy bills

ESB executive director Pat Fenlon said the company would review a €3m hardship fund meant to aid customers struggling to pay bills.

ESB staff bonuses are partly linked to the level of profits made by the company, senior management has told TDs and senators.

Amid deep public anger at the extraordinary profits posted by ESB companies this year at a time of multiple price increases, the ESB said it offered a “market-based” bonus package.