ESB says company took claims 'very seriously' and 'committed to fully investigating' them.
He added: “When the allegations were made in May 2022 ESB immediately took action, including reporting the allegations to An Garda Síochána. “Its sole investment relationship with Avestus Capital Partners is as one of a number of institutional and pension fund investors in a specialist fund that is managed by Avestus Capital. After Sunday reports on court proceedings and papers, a spokeswoman for Mr Ryan said the Minister “will discuss the matter with Department officials” on Monday.
Environment Minister Eamonn Ryan has expressed concern over court claims that some Electricity Supply Board (ESB) staff requested personal cash payments for ...
The High Court last October granted a consent order under which certain documents were provided to the ESB. A spokesman for the minister did not comment on whether he had asked the state-owned company to take action to assess whether there was any cause for concern about any engagements with non-Richmond companies. Following reports on court proceedings and papers on Sunday, a spokesman for Mr Ryan said the minister would “discuss the matter with department officials” on Monday.