ESB 'simply can't' use profits to offset cost of energy for customers

The ESB group tripled its after-tax in the first half of the year reaching €390 million, amid customers facing soaring costs for energy bills. Should these increased profits be used to offset costs incurred by other electricity suppliers? Paul Deane,...

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ESB 'simply can't' use profits to offset cost of energy for customers

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The ESB group tripled its after-tax in the first half of the year reaching €390 million, amid customers facing soaring costs for energy bills. Should these increased profits be used to offset costs incurred by other electricity suppliers?

Paul Deane, research professor at University College Cork joined Kieran on the show to discuss...

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