ESB smash-and-grab may plunge us all into a republic of darkness

THE logical thing to do to help out the ESB workers, and save ourselves from the prospect of dreaded power cuts, is to pay our bills directly to the unions.

That way they could then forward what they think the company is entitled to and in future settle the question of pay among themselves without the inconvenience of negotiations.

I know it might appear selfish on our part, but the lads are willing to look after a good slice of the company - indeed they’re insisting on it - in return for just a miserable 18.5% pay increase. Where else would you get such altruism?