They turfed Eddie out of Bord na Móna — take a look at him now

What O’Connor really wanted to do was explore options for renewable energy sources...

There was little talk of climate change or of oil depletion in those days. What he wanted to do (and the risks involved) scared the mandarins who retained control over Bord na Móna

IN SELLING Airtricity for nearly €2.2 billion — and in becoming up to €50 million richer personally — the former Bord na Móna boss, Eddie O’Connor, has shown those who ousted him from his old job at the semi-state company just how wrong and pig-headed they were.