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Top stories in brief CSR Awards ESB hosts major international ESB and Electric Ireland were awarded for Excellence in Workplace CSR and Excellence in Communications respectively Energy Summit with IIEA at the 2015 Chambers Ireland Corporate Social Responsibility 8 A major energy conference, co-hosted by ESB, took place in Dublin recently President for Business Develop­ (CSR) Awards, held in Dublin ment, Tesla, considered the trans- on 3rd September 2015. formative changes currently tak­ ing place in the energy sector due Autumn funding announced to the convergence of energy and ESB has announced that digital technologies. funding of over €270,000 will be awarded to 47 community Pat O’Doherty, ESB Chief Execu­ and voluntary organisations in tive, explained the rationale for the 13 counties across Ireland, as high level summit. “Technology is part of the autumn 2015 round enabling profound changes in the of its ‘Energy for Generations’ way that we generate and consume community fund. energy, and this has huge implica­ tions not just for the energy sector, Empowering female talent but also for society as a whole and The third module of ESB our economy. As Ireland’s foremost Innovation’s ‘Inspiring & energy company with deep roots in Empowering’ Our Female Talent Programme in partnership with every community in Ireland, ESB is ESB Equality & Diversity Office committed to promoting public de­ took place on Wednesday 29th bate on emerging energy choices so September in ESB International, that as a nation we can make bet­ with Louise Phelan of Paypal as ter decisions about our collective keynote speaker. energy future. This groundbreak­ ing summit brought together global Cappawhite moves to Pictured at the PowerShift summit in Dublin’s Mansion House on 18 September are (l -r): Brendan Halligan, Chairman IIEA; EU construction phase Energy Commissioner Maroš Šefcovic; Minister for Energy, Communications & Natural Resources Alex White TD; Pat O’Doherty, The windfarm project achieved ESB Chief Executive; and Tom Arnold, Director General IIEA. continued on page 03 capital approval from the ESB Board in June 2015, six months ESB AND THE Institute of Interna­ ahead of schedule, and received tional and European Affairs hosted ministerial sign off in September a major international summit enti­ 2015. tled: ‘Powershift: Why Everything MPF celebrates 60 years You Thought You Knew About In conjunction with its 60th Energy is Wrong’ in the historic Anniversary, MPF is holding a surroundings of Dublin’s Mansion number of initiatives over the House on 18 September. coming months. Prominent speakers from home and overseas, including Maroš ESB Networks sponsors RTE Šefcovic Vice President for Energy Radio 1 Weather Union and Minister for Energy On Tuesday 1st September Alex White TD, discussed the fu­ ESB Networks commenced ture of the energy industry and the its sponsorship of RTE Radio changes that will shape it. 1 Weather. A 10-second ESB Michael Liebreich, Founder, Networks safety message is now Bloomberg New Energy Finance, played before every weather Seán O’Driscoll, CEO, Glen Dim­ bulletin on RTE Radio 1. Attendees at the recent Powershift Summit in the Mansion House. One of the exhibits at the event.

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01-12_EM_News_Oct-Nov_V6.indd 1 02/10/2015 11:17 2 NEWS Oct/Nov 2015 • www.esb.ie/em Departed friends Nellie Cronin Transmission HO 29/05/15 Reeling in the years: Harry Finan North West Region 16/07/15 Athletics Club Update The extract below is from the ESB Journal August Richard Barrett Tarbert Station 18/07/15 AS WE HEAD INTO THE FINAL quarter of the year, there are a num­ 1968, kindly provided by ESB Archives. Mollie Tutty Liffey Station 20/07/15 John O’Connor Dublin Region South 21/07/15 ber of activities and events still to come. Following on from the success William J. Campbell Customer Supply & Marketing 24/07/15 of the lunch and learn held in May, a very special lunch and learn will Mary Kiely Waterford 24/07/15 Michael O’Reilly Dublin Sth 24/07/15 take place in early November. This will be followed by the ESB-AC Edwin (Henry) Fitzgibbon Ardnacrusha 25/07/15 AGM, which welcomes both existing and new members. Francis O’Leary Wilton 28/07/15 BERNIE Marion Carroll SW Networks 28/07/15 The Club’s Christmas party meetup will take place in early Decem­ Seán O’Grádaigh(John O’Grady) ESBI 29/07/15 ber. Further details on these events will be communicated separately. HEALY Daniel Hickey Peat/Hydro Group 31/07/15 Thomas O’Donovan Wilton 31/07/15 Congratulations to ESB-AC team on a very fine result in the Grant Patrick Gavin Athlone 03/08/15 Thornton 5K in early September. Editor’s desk Mary Pentony Dundalk 03/08/15 Patrick Collopy Waterford 04/08/15 If you are thinking of taking up an activity as we head into the last Hello and Welcome to the October/ Jeremiah Doyle Enniscorthy 04/08/15 few months of the year, why not contact ESB-AC who would be happy Noel Weatherhead Ferbane 05/08/15 November issue of EM Thomas Dooley ITS 06/08/15 to welcome you into the club. It came back with gusto…yes it was Joseph McHugh Moneypoint 06/08/15 Tony O’Toole Operations Dept 06/08/15 the Power Challenge Rebooted and Daniel McKenzie Salmara 07/08/15 what a great response to the return of Thomas Gibbons Ballymun 09/08/15 Runner Focus: James Tuohy, Carmel Rowley Dublin North West 12/08/15 the event. Held in Killarney National Seamus Mullaney Arigna 13/08/15 Park, the competition drew staff from Helen Devoy Moneypoint 13/08/15 Wind Farm Operations John Brennan Allenwood 18/08/15 right across all parts of ESB Group to Jeremiah (Derry)O’Malley Materials/Property 22/08/15 Controller, ESB G&WM a great weekend. A fabulous way to Eileen O’Donovan Portlaoise 23/08/15 Albert J. Harrison Dublin Region, South Lotts. 24/08/15 display team work at its best and to James P Whelan Poolbeg 26/08/15 The runner focus spotlight shines on ‘mix it up’ - hike, swim, bike, walk meet old friends and make new ones. Michael J. Mulcahy Southern Region 26/08/15 ESB-AC athlete James Tuohy. (ESB Sligo - 30km walk, is a great Daniel O’Connell South West Region 29/08/15 Well done to all those who took part Patrick J. Flynn Tralee 01/09/15 challenge) and special congratulations to the Desmond Hennell Arklow 05/09/15 1. What made you take up running? c. Set goals (join ESB-AC/BHAA, Frances Mullins Portarlington 05/09/15 winners of the different categories. Roseanna Morrissey Waterford 06/09/15 Similar to ‘saving for a rainy day’, the running community are most A gathering of a very different kind Patricia Ledwidge Ballycoolin 07/09/15 I run to prepare for life challenges, welcoming). Michael Ryan Transmission HO 12/09/15 when many thousands attended the Patrick Phelan Portarlington 13/09/15 to Replenish, Unwind, and d. Reward progress. now world famous Electric Picnic at Nutriment. Stradbally in Laois. There was huge 6. What is your usual race interest in the Electric Ireland tent at MADSOC Draw results 2. What motivates you to keep preparation? the event with queues waiting to gain RESULTS OF MADSOC DRAW running? Carbs the day prior. Easy digestible entry at various extremely busy times FOR JULY 2015 I set, and expect, an average foods and hydrate early on race over the weekend. PRIZE NAME standard of fitness, and intend to day. A sugar/energy boost just over To round off the major event €2000 Tony O’Toole maintain it. an hour before. Protein and greens season, the National Ploughing €150 Sean Cooke repair after a race. Championships, also held in County €150 Aidan Kelly 3. Who is your favourite athlete? Recent BHAA Results: €150 Donal Cahalane Laois, saw ESB Networks and Electric I saw Christian Haettich (the 7. What injuries have impacted your €150 Brendan Redmond • Dublin City Council, Ireland both having a huge presence. €150 Sylvia Campbell cyclist) on this year’s ‘La running? Irishtown stadium 15 July, Interactive displays around innovation Marmotte cyclosportive’ – [who Injury free, thankfully, never had 7 ESB runners, ESB team and energy were extremely popular in Sportsco Draw results is] an inspirational character. to go to the physio. Women 2nd and Men 3rd grade the Networks’ tent. This annual event I respect all pro-athletes, all A is now a huge date on the calendar, not disciplines. RESULTS OF SPORTSCO DRAW 8. What was your favourite race? • Dublin Fire Brigade 5km, just in the farming community, but FOR AUGUST 2015 Fields of Athenry, Stephens’s day, Sunday 26th Jul 2015, 3 ESB with the wider public. 4. What brand of running shoes do with the atmosphere. PRIZE NAME runners, ESB team 2nd grade D A lot of hard work goes into all €2,500 Bernard O’Connell you wear? of above, so well done to all those €1,000 Diarmuid Doyle I believe the shoe should correlate 9. Your greatest running Next BHAA Races involved in showcasing ESB as a €500 Rosanna Mahon with runner’s weight (cushioning, achievement? • OPW trail race, Trim, 12 Sept modern, innovative company at these €200 James Bissett if heavy, and light, if thin). I wear Barcelona Marathon, just finishing €200 Catherina McManus • SSE Airtricity Dublin Half and many other events and initiatives Asics at the moment, not so light. it. €200 Philip Maguire Marathon, Phoenix Park, 19 throughout the year... €200 Samuel McMorris Sept Regards €200 Andrew Dunne 5. What are your top tips? 10. Your running ambition? a. Know your capabilities, reach Enjoy, set an example, the senior • Teachers Cross Country, just beyond them. ESB-AC/BHAA athlete’s set, and Castleknock College, 17 Oct EM welcomes news, views, articles, Closing date: b. To complement your running, strive to achieve PBs. n • SSE Airtricity Dublin letters, photos and feedback on any topic. 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experts to discuss various scenarios emerging in the energy sector, and how these could impact on invest­ ment, social equity and the pace of decarbonisation in Ireland.” Alex White TD, Minister for Communications, Energy and Natu­ ral Resources, added: “This summit comes at an important time in the evolution of Ireland’s energy policy. I will soon publish an Energy White Paper, which will outline this Gov­ ernment’s determination to lead a transition to deliver sustainable, secure and affordable energy to our citizens, communities and business­ es. The transition will address the broad challenges facing the energy sector to the year 2050, particularly the need to act conclusively on cli­ mate change. Importantly, it also Attendees at the placed citizens and communities at conference. the centre of energy policy and em­ powers them to make sustainable choices.” n An electric Mitsubishi Outlander on display at the event.

Helen Donoghue, Research Fellow, IIEA; Tom Arnold, IIEA Director General; Minister Alex White; ESB Chairman Ellvena Graham; and Brendan Halligan, Chairman IIEA, check out some of the innovative exhibits at the event.

Pat O’Doherty, Chief Executive, ESB; Dr. Eleni Pratsini, Director, IBM Research - Ireland; Mark Helen Donoghue, Research Fellow, IIEA; EU Energy Commissioner Maroš Šefcovic; and Alex White, T.D., Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural McGranaghan, Vice President of Power Delivery and Electric Power Utilization, Electric Power Resources. Research Institute; and Sean O’Driscoll, Chief Executive, Glen Dimplex. Some of the publicity and tweets generated during the Powershift Energy Conference recently...

01-12_EM_News_Oct-Nov_V6.indd 3 02/10/2015 11:19 4 NEWS Oct/Nov 2015 • www.esb.ie/em Great success for ESB and Electric Ireland at Corporate Social ESB is the official energy Responsibility Awards 2015 partner to the GAA Masters GAA Club and all learning football, hurling and camogie skills. My wife and I have witnessed first hand the dedication, commitment and hard work that all of the coaches and voluntary parents have put in to the club, and all for the fulfilment, happiness and most of all the health and well being of all our children in the community. We all know how much it costs to run and maintain The Banner GAA Club Clare Beginners’ Club GAA clubs throughout the country, and if I could nominate our local ESB IS THE Official Energy Partner Eugene McHugh - Four Masters club to be considered for the prize it Excellence in CSR Communication Excellence in Workplace (LIC) ESB, Positive to the GAA and we have a long and GAA Club, Donegal would help tremendously the support Electric Ireland, Darkness into Light. Mental & Physical Health Promotion among proud relationship with them. As Oliver Cunningham - Kilbride GAA and undivided commitment that our Pictured (l-r) are: Ian Talbot, CEO of Chambers ESB Staff. Pictured (l-r) are: Ian Talbot, CEO of Ireland; Nicola O’Leary, Senior Sponsorship and Chambers Ireland; Louise Murphy, Health and part of this partnership ESB created a Club, Roscommon children receive from the coaches and PR Professional, Electric Ireland; and Minister Wellbeing Team, ESB; Kathleen McDonnell, Health €30,000 fund earlier this year which parents that we are so very proud of.’ Alan Kelly, TD, Department of the Environment, and Wellbeing Team, ESB; Minister Alan Kelly, TD, Community and Local Government. Department of the Environment, Community and was available to all ESB staff to en­ There was great coverage in the lo­ Local Government. ter around the country to go towards cal newspapers of the competition, ESB AND ELECTRIC IRELAND both ethos, values and symbol­ supporting their local GAA Club. with fantastic energetic pictures of were awarded for Excellence in ism, Electric Ireland decided to 20 staff members were randomly the clubs and their players making an Workplace CSR and Excellence in make Darkness into Light their chosen by an external judicator and appearance – have a look at a sample Communications respectively, at main CSR initiative. received €1,500 for their nominated of the attached images that were used the 2015 Chambers Ireland Cor­ Lisa Browne, Head of Market­ club, to help the much needed GAA and also some extracts of the great porate Social Responsibility (CSR) ing at Electric Ireland, said: “We community. Whether they needed entries to the competition. Congratu­ Awards, held in Dublin on 3rd are thrilled to be awarded a new kits or to upgrade their training lations to all the winners and thank September 2015. Chambers Ireland CSR Award grounds all applications were valid you to all the staff who entered. Paddy Mulvey with St Finian’s Club ESB received the Excellence in for our work with Pieta House. and a great spread was chosen from Swords, Dublin Workplace CSR Award (Large In­ The Darkness into Light initiative all around the country. Each win­ John Casey with Banner GAA Club, ‘St. Finian’s recognises the impor­ digenous Company) for Positive really engages and unites people, ning GAA club received a cheque Clare tance of fostering Gaelic games Mental & Physical Health Promo­ driving Pieta House’s message of for €1,500 and a certificate thanking ‘The Banner Club is a vibrant young among the local children and how tion among ESB staff. A range of hope and awareness of suicide the ESB staff member for entering to club catering for boys and girls from important it is in building a sustain­ supports for staff have been devel­ prevention. Here at Electric Ire­ keep in their clubhouse. three years of age through to adult­ able club, fielding 29 juvenile teams oped and ESB has recently intro­ land, we are really proud to do The full list of winners is below. hood playing both hurling/camogie every week for both boys and girls. duced new elements concerned something that is so meaningful and football. We have in excess of 250 To do this St. Finian’s needs support, with personal mental health is­ to so many people and give some­ Noreen Kavanagh - St. Caillin’s children up to 12 years of age play­ and funding from ESB would be used sues. This includes a Wellbeing thing back to the communities in GAA Club, Tipperary ing. We have a facilities development to buy coaching and playing equip­ Website, Wellbeing Champions, which we work in.” Geraldine Heavey - St Maur’s GAA programme in place and we were the ment for juvenile teams. St. Finian’s is Positive Mental Health and Resil­ The Chambers Ireland Corpo­ Club, Rush, Dublin first club in the county to launch a five a fully inclusive club and follows the ience for teams and individuals rate Social Responsibility Awards Eoghan O’Callaghan - Ballincollig year development plan for the club. If principle that ‘every child plays’. The and Wellbeing Calendar. were established in 2004 to rec­ GAA Club Cork we received a €1,500 prize from ESB support of ESB would enable St. Fin­ Speaking about ESB’s award for ognise the work being carried out Padraig Wallace - St Faithleach’s it would be used to assist in the devel­ ian’s to achieve this.’ Excellence in Workplace CSR, by Irish and multinational com­ GAA Club, Roscommon opment of our facilities.’ Louise Murphy, Employee Well­ panies to improve the lives of Fergal Egan - St Brigid’s GAA Club. being, Safety & Sustainability their employees and to enhance Dublin Margaret Greed with Clonakenny Manager at ESB, said: “Positive the civic environment in which Carolyn Heagney - St Ailbe’s GAA GAA Club, Tipperary mental health promotion among they operate. Club, Limerick ‘We are a small rural club picking staff is a key priority for the health The twelfth annual Awards Anthony Mulvany - Knockbride from a small pool of players. It’s the and wellbeing team within ESB. were partnered by Business in GFC, Cavan same people that are ‘hit’ when it We are delighted to be recognised the Community Ireland, run in Helen Neill - Killybegs GAA Club, comes to fundraising each year. I by Chambers Ireland CSR Awards association with the Department Donegal am actively involved for many years this year, and look forward to con­ of Environment, Community and Dianne Dowling - Donard Glen helping to promote the GAA within tinued success with the pro- Local Government and spon­ GAA, Wicklow the community. Clonakenny GAA Geraldine Heavey with St Maur’s gramme and in providing a sored by BAM Ireland, the Envi­ Paddy Mulvey - St Finian’s GAA club deserve to win as our means of GAA Club, Rush healthy, happy and safe working ronmental Protection Agency Club, Dublin fund raising is very limited. We have ‘The St Maur’s GAA club makes such environment for all ESB staff.” and JustGiving. Matthew Cunningham - Ardrahan won divisional hurling titles over the a significant and positive contribu­ Electric Ireland was awarded ESB is rooted in communities GAA Club, Galway past few years and are striving for tion to the local community and I’d the Excellence in CSR Communi­ throughout Ireland, and beyond. Kieran Daly that ‘county’ title. €1,500 would go a be delighted to support it more with cations award for its partnership ESB has been supplying power to Kilteely Dromkeen GAA Club, long way in helping our club.’ this prize. The club has a lot of teams with Pieta House on the fundrais­ industry, communities and indi­ Limerick in place which requires a lot of time ing initiative Darkness into Light. viduals for almost 90 years. Our James P O’Sullivan - Reenard GAA commitment and resources including This is the flagship fundraising history makes us part of Ireland’s Club, Kerry funding. This prize would be a great and awareness event for Pieta heritage. ESB’s position as Ire­ Margaret Greed - Clonakenny GAA support and spent wisely supporting House which occurs every May. land’s foremost energy company Club, Tipperary the club.’ n Thousands of people gather na­ makes us a vital part of building a Cormac Kelly - Fergal Og’s Bray tionwide at 4am to walk or run a brighter, more sustainable future. GAA Club, Wicklow 5km route as dawn breaks. Elec­ n Patrick Fogarty - Douglas GAA tric Ireland had supported Pieta Club, Cork Eugene McHugh with Bord na Nog House through the Energy for For more about ESB’s CSR programme, John Casey - Banner GAA Club Four Masters GAA Club, Donegal Generations fund since 2005 and, visit: https://www.esb.ie/main/community­ Ennis, Clare ‘Our local GAA Club is called ‘The in 2013, seeing the alignment of sponsorship/index.jsp. Lisa Sheridan - Tyrrellspass GAA Four Masters’ and we have now got club, Westmeath our five kids all members of The Four

01-12_EM_News_Oct-Nov_V6.indd 4 02/10/2015 14:46 Oct/Nov 2015 • www.esb.ie/em NEWS 5 ESB awards €270k in funding ESB GRADUATE RECRUITMENT to community and voluntary CAMPAIGN 2016 organisations

Recruitment and Staff Development, BSC has launched its Graduate Recruitment Campaign for 2016. The opening date for applying was 23rd September and the closing date is 29th October, 2015. There are a number of exciting opportunities for graduates in the following areas: • Engineering – Electrical, Mechanical and Civil • HR • IT • Marketing • Accountancy • Energy Trading

If you know anyone that would be interested in applying to the ESB Graduate Development Programme please ask them to visit our dedicated Graduate Careers website www.esbgraduates.ie

ESB SUPPORTS CULTURE ESB, HAS announced funding of ternal Communications Manager at cy and numeracy; secondary lev­ over €270,000 will be awarded to 47 ESB, said: “We are delighted to be el proposals promoting science, NIGHT WITH THE IRISH TIMES community and voluntary organisa­ able to support the fantastic work of technology, engineering and tions in 13 counties across Ireland, local and national organisations maths (STEM); adult education as part of the autumn 2015 round of across the island of Ireland as part of return-to-education programmes its ‘Energy for Generations’ commu­ ESB’s Corporate Social Responsibil­ aimed at those long-term out of nity fund. The winter 2015 round of ity programme. Every year, our En­ work. Single school applications applications has also been launched. ergy for Generations fund awards and school completion projects The Energy for Generations fund approximately €1 million to organi­ are not eligible for funding. Pro­ supports the work of not-for-profit sations over four rounds”. posals from charities and com­ organisations, charities and commu­ munity organisations whose nity and voluntary organisations work focuses on suicide preven­ whose work falls under the follow­ tion and care for the homeless are ing areas: educational access and also invited. support; suicide prevention; and Our employees choose the areas Funding is not awarded to / for: care of the homeless. which we focus our programme on, individuals and individual fund- Each year, ESB awards funding to and the issues they have chosen are raisers; administrative or operat­ approximately 150 projects across related to education, suicide and ing costs; salary expenses; third Ireland. The autumn 2015 success­ homelessness. Through our Energy party fundraising (e.g. fundrais­ ful projects are wide ranging and ing events); high risk ventures. include counselling services, educa­ for Generations fund, ESB is able to Organisations are encouraged to tional activities for adults with intel­ ensure that grassroots organisations secure independent local funding lectual disabilities, supporting child­ continue to provide consistent as well as applying to the Energy ESB WAS ONCE again proud to be was also on display as part of an hood literacy and numeracy, and service to local communities where for Generations fund to maximise part of Culture Night, which took Irish Times public competition. workshops on self-confidence and they are needed most. We look the level of local contribution to place on Friday, 18 September. Cul­ Meanwhile, Number Twenty body image. forward to receiving applications for projects, and should indicate the ture Night has become a highlight Nine opened its doors and featured Speaking following the funding level of the organisation’s own re­ of the cultural calendar providing the Púca, a mythical Celtic crea­ announcement, Kristin Quinn, In- our winter round of funding, which is sources that are being invested people with the opportunity to dis­ ture, in its basement. In the drawing now open. into the project. Funding must be cover and enjoy the rich cultural room, visitors enjoyed the music of used exclusively for the purpose offering of the country’s venues at Ireland’s only all-female saxophone Of the 47 autumn 2015 recipi - The fund operates four rounds of implementing the project as night for free. quartet, the ‘Sax Sisters’. ents, five national or all- island each year, and is awarded on mer­ stated in the application form. n We worked with the Irish Times Also, we were delighted to open organisations were awarded it. The winter round of the fund is on ‘Downstairs Dublin’, which saw our Head Office reception to the funding: currently open for applications. Full details on applying to the Energy for twenty basement venues around public for the evening where we • Irish Men’ s Sheds, The deadline for the winter round Generations Fund, including eligibility Merrion Square come alive, includ­ played the video of our concert at • Suas Educational Development, of funding is Friday, 13th Novem­ criteria for projects, can be found here: ing our buildings, numbers 39 to 42. Turlough Hill to commemorate the • Early Childhood Ireland, ber 2015. https://www.esb.ie/main/community­ • Anam Cara, the bereavement These basements featured festival station’s 40th Anniversary. A selec­ Regarding education, proposals sponsorship/energy-for-generations-fund. support organisation, and DJs, performers, yoga, boxercise and tion of Martin Gale paintings of Tur­ are invited from the following: jsp. ESB’s Energy for Generations Fund is • SOAR Foundation, youth out- massage therapy. One of our ecars lough Hill were also on display. n early years and early primary open to organisations within the Republic reach movement. school projects focusing on litera­ of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

01-12_EM_News_Oct-Nov_V6.indd 5 02/10/2015 11:20 6 NEWS Oct/Nov 2015 • www.esb.ie/em HARVEST SEASON SPARKS SAFETY WARNING FROM NIE it out.” Hal adds: “Northern Ireland’s farming community is increas­ ingly adopting mobile technol­ ogy and, as part of this safety CABLING PROJECT campaign, we will be promot­ ing the initiative on our Twitter page. It’s a great way to increase BALLYLUMFORD awareness so farmers remember to plan ahead and ‘look up and look out’ while working near the network. “Highlighting the safety mes­ NIE NETWORKS has launched a Hal Steele, NIE Safety Engineer, sage through social media means new safety campaign to help farm­ says it’s a busy but potentially dan­ farmers have information at their ers and agricultural contractors gerous time for the farming com­ fingertips and will know exactly stay safe when working around munity. what to do should their vehicles the electricity network this har­ Hal says: “At this time of the year come into contact with the net­ vest season. with the days starting to shorten, work. Please share any safety With over 32,000km of over­ judging heights and distances, es­ messages with your own follow­ head lines running across the pecially when tired or operating in ers - it could help save lives.” country, NIE Networks is encour­ reduced light at dusk or dawn, can NIE Networks hopes that the aging farm workers to be vigilant be challenging for farm workers. proactive approach to raising around the network. In the last Electricity can jump gaps and any awareness will help reduce the year, there have been over 130 in­ contact with overhead powerlines chance of further incidents in the cidents in Northern Ireland where can cause electric shock or death. weeks, months and years ahead. farm vehicles have come into con­ It’s vital that everyone working tact with the electricity network, near the electricity network makes For more safety information visit nienet­ and any of these incidents could time for safe working, both when works.co.uk or follow us on Twitte r@NI- have resulted in a fatality. planning work and while carrying Electricity. n 28% puzzled by NI NIE NETWORKS has complet­ power market ed a major cable replacement works at AES Ballylumford, facilitating a new contract for The experienced Prysmian Generator 5, which is due to installation team, working closely commence in January 2016. with NIE Networks, carefully planned nesses, and that starts with the The 500 metre long 275kV and executed the installation of the first contact online or over the oil filled cable circuit had been phone. installed in tunnels in 1973 new cables and terminations. “We have added the word ‘Net­ and was due for replacement. works’ to our name to remind The Engineering Design de­ customers that it’s our role to look partment mapped out a solu­ after the grid and transport power tion to replace this circuit, from where it is made to where it and a project team was set up. is used. The only outage available to “As part of the name change complete the work was mid we are launching a communica­ June to mid August 2015 so it tions campaign to help explain was a very tight timescale to that NIE Networks is responsible complete the design, procure­ for keeping the 46,000 kilome­ ment, manufacturing, installa­ nated as a confined space. A safe tres of overhead line and under­ tion and commissioning of the system of work was put in place, ground cable in good working 275kV cable circuit. which included confined spaces ON THE 21 September NIE changed tions Manager at NIE Networks order, fixing them when there is The solution proposed was training for all those entering the its name to Northern Ireland Electric­ explains, “We know that there is a problem, connecting customers to replace the cable in the same tunnels, gas monitoring and the ity Networks or NIE Networks for nothing more frustrating than being and reading and installing meters. location, with a Cross Linked presence of a rescue team with short. told ‘we can’t deal with your que­ “The campaign includes a short Polymeric Cable (XLPE). This breathing apparatus throughout The main reason for the new name ry, you need to speak to someone animated video that helps explain cable was chosen as it met spec­ the installation works. is to help customers understand what else’ which is why we are trying to when customers should contact ifications and was relatively The experienced Prysmian in­ NIE does. A snapshot survey carried clarify the difference between NIE us. We will be using this as part light and easy to install in the stallation team, working closely out over the summer shows that out Networks and electricity suppliers. of a social media competition that cable tunnels. Work to remove with NIE Networks, carefully of 900 emails and phone calls, 250 Electricity suppliers are the compa­ we will be promoting to advise and recycle the old cable start­ planned and executed the in­ customers were contacting the wrong nies which bill you for your energy the public about our new name ed in June. Perhaps the most stallation of the new cables and company. Many people mixed up usage. and to underline our role in the onerous challenge for the cable terminations. Following test­ when to contact the network compa­ “If there is a power cut, it’s our job electricity market.” installation was the working ing, the cable was energised on ny and when to contact their electric­ at NIE Networks to fix it. We want environment. The cable is laid 20 August, on time and within ity supplier. to make this process as simple as To view the video and for further informa­ in tunnels, which are desig- budget. n Sara McClintock, Communica- possible for homeowners and busi­ tion visit www.nienetworks.co.uk. n

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ELECTRICAID NOTES Board ESB awarded at the Members AGM: Allianz Business to ElectricAid had a well-attended and successful AGM on 28 August last. We reported on a tough but effective year. Our membership visit Liffey finally turned the corner and increased by 1.5% in 2014 – the Arts Awards first increase in four years, very welcome, and a great sign for the future. We continued to struggle on the income side, reporting a Stations slight decline to €1.17 million, caused by tax rebate changes and retirements from ESB. We still funded 125 life-giving development ON TUESDAY, 15th September and relief projects, making a real difference to the lives of tens of last, Liffey Stations hosted a visit thousands of real people in need. by Board members Anne Butler, The AGM also marked a generational change, with the election Andrew Hastings and Noreen of a new and younger Committee, and the stepping-down of some O’Kelly, accompanied by Com­ stalwarts who have given years of fantastic service to their fellow pany Secretary, John Redmond. man. We look forward with confidence to the future. The visit commenced with a safety briefing and overview of the Liffey DES DOHERTY STEPS DOWN: scheme, given by Hydro Manager, One of those who stepped down at the AGM was the irreplaceable Dave Farrell, and was followed Des Doherty. For 30 years, Des was at the forefront of all that up with a discussion of the sta­ was good about ElectricAid – a senior ESB manager committing tion’s role on the Liffey with Paddy himself totally to the idea of service to those less fortunate, all over Hayes, Executive Director Gen­ the Developing World. He spent some years on voluntary work in eration & Wholesale Markets. The visit proceeded with a tour of Leix­ Pictured (l-r): Andrew Hetherington (Business to Arts), Jerry O’Sullivan Deputy Chief Executive ESB, Tanzania, and returned with a command of Swahili, a love for Africa, Bernardine Maloney (ESB), Minister Heather Humphreys TD, and Brendan Murphy (Allianz). and a passion for development. Through the good years and the bad, lip Generating Station taking in Des did more than anyone else to keep the ElectricAid flag flying, the engine room and control room and to keep this marvellous partnership on track. His pragmatic where the Board members were ESB WAS AWARDED the inaugu­ events like the 40th anniversary of command of development was best shown in his sterling service as shown around by Plant Manager ral Judges’ Special Recognition Turlough Hill, for which it was Chair of our Evaluation Committee, where the real work is done in Dave Sexton and Dave Manley. Award for Portfolio of Investment shortlisted for the Jim McNaughton grappling with myriad applications for scarce resources. We wish Des A short ascent to the Leixlip Dam at the Allianz Business to Arts Perpetual Award for Best Commis­ every blessing in his retirement. was next to observe the various Awards ceremony, held on 1st Sep­ sioning Practice. From the sponsor­ items of water control equipment, tember 2015, at the Bord Gáis En­ ship of Electric Picnic, which acts as MIGRANT CRISIS: and the role of the dam and the as­ ergy Theatre. a great marketing tool, to establish­ On 11 September last, sociated water control equipment For 24 years, the Allianz Busi­ ing Number 29 The Georgian prompted by our own was discussed with Chief Civil En­ ness to Arts Awards have recog­ House Museum adjacent to ESB’s concerned members, gineer, Brian O’Mahony. The final nised businesses, artists and arts head offices, now a popular tourist ElectricAid responded stop on the visit was the Golden organisations that develop creative destination in Dublin, ESB’s pro­ to an appeal from the Falls Dam, where maintenance of partnerships, bringing the arts and jects are certainly wide-ranging. Red Cross for help the scour gate and intake gate was artists into mutually beneficial rela­ Some sponsorships such as Sci­ n for the thousands of taking place. tionships across society. ence Gallery Dublin’s Makeshop people making a near- The Awards recognise arts and workshops drive huge staff engage­ Biblical trek through business organisations working ment. This partnership was short­ the Western Balkans together in other areas such as listed for the Best Creative Staff – Greece, Macedonia, Serbia and Hungary. We presented a cheque mentoring, training, events, staff Engagement Award at the Allianz for €10,000 from our scanty reserves. This funding addressed simple engagement or development, Business to Arts Awards. Through needs for these unfortunate people – water, shelter, blankets, and commissioning artists, CSR ini­ ESB’s sponsorship of the Makeshop medical care. At this time (11.09) we are not proposing a Special tiatives, and community engage­ programme, ESB staff members Appeal, but if you would like us to do more, please do make a once- ments. have trained as volunteers, intro­ off donation at www.electricaid.ie ESB has a long standing relation­ ducing visitors to creativity ship with the arts. In recent years, through electronics. NEPAL APPEAL ESB has supported many national ESB also sponsors the National Our Special Appeal for Nepal arts programmes. In 2007, Feis Concert Hall’s ESB Live series of topped out at €76,000 – a Ceoil was struggling financially concerts, which improves the artist ESB Board visit to Leixlip Generating Station (l-r): fantastic response from our Anne Butler, Dave Sexton, Noreen O’Kelly, Paddy and at a crossroads about where it mix and keeps ticket pricing rea­ members and supporters Hayes, Maureen Cryan, John Redmond, Andrew wanted to go. ESB came on board sonable. This year, South African Hastings, Brian O’Mahony, Dave Manley. Missing – including over €4,000 from photo is Dave Farrell. as a sponsor, and today the festival singing group Ladysmith Black from our EirGrid friends. promotes itself more effectively, Mambazo performed, and provid­ This enabled us to fund 12 and has undergone a successful re- ed ESB with the opportunity to en­ separate projects for disaster brand and PR campaign. The part­ tertain stakeholders and celebrate relief and rehabilitation. The nership was also shortlisted in the ESB International’s 40th anniver­ current Pedometer Challenge is producing more funds ear-marked Best Large Sponsorship category at sary. for reconstruction in Nepal – sincere thanks to our friends in Group Interim the Allianz Business to Arts ESB is rooted in communities People & Sustainability. Awards this year. throughout Ireland, and beyond. Accounts ESB understands that its com­ We have been supplying power to MPF: Page 8 mitment to the arts brings business industry, communities and individ­ Our good friends in the ESB Medical benefits, says Bernardine Maloney, uals for almost 90 years. Our his­ Provident Fund are celebrating their 60th Corporate Communications man­ tory makes us part of Ireland’s her­ Anniversary of service this year. To mark INTERIM ager with ESB. “We’re committed itage. ESB’s position as Ireland’s FINANCIAL this celebration, they are again reaching out STATEMENTS to responsible, sustainable business foremost energy company makes For the period to 30 June 2015 to others – they are very kindly sponsoring esb.ie and we engage with the communi­ us a vital part of building a bright­ n three health and well-being projects for ElectricAid. The first project to ties we work with, but the arts also er, more sustainable future. be supported was “Limerick Care & Repair” a free home maintenance stimulate innovation and creativi­ and minor repair service for isolated and vulnerable elderly people. ty, and we think that’s really im­ For more about ESB’s investment in the com­ These funds were presented on 5th September by Ciarán O’Callaghan portant for Ireland’s development munity, innovation and the arts, visit: https:// of MPF. We thank MPF sincerely for their generosity. n and ESB’s business,” she says. www.esb.ie/main/community-sponsorship/ ESB uses the arts to celebrate index.jsp.

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ESB ANNOUNCES INTERIM RESULTS FOR 2015 Launch of new Head PERFORMANCE CONSISTENT WITH 2014 AND CONTINUED INVESTMENT IN NATIONAL Office Health Safety and INFRASTRUCTURE Wellbeing Committee Highlights: improved performance in the first THE NEW HEAD Office Health and Marie Barry from G&WM • Operating Profit – €337 mil­ half of 2015, while markets con­ Safety and Wellbeing Commit­ and Kevin Grace from Corpo­ lion (€10 million increase on tinue to be challenging as whole­ tee was launched on 9th Sep­ rate Centre. June 2014 excluding excep­ sale electricity prices remain low. INTERIM tember by Deputy Chief Execu­ In launching the new com­ FINANCIAL tional items) ESB continues to deliver value for STATEMENTS tive Jerry O’Sullivan. The new mittee Deputy Chief Executive • Capital Investment – €405 its customers, its shareholders, For the period to 30 June 2015 Committee will seek to build Jerry O’Sullivan spoke about million (€45 million decrease and for the Irish economy, while esb.ie on the great work undertaken the importance of Health & on June 2014) maintaining its financial strength by existing Head Office based Safety Committees in help­ • Dividends – €224 million (in­ and credit rating.” Health Safety and Wellbeing ing to engage staff in health cluding special dividends of Profit after tax was €201 mil­ Committees in Corporate Cen­ safety and wellbeing issues. €214 million) lion, an increase of €93 million tre, BSC and G&WM in order to He reminded everyone that • Operating Cost Savings – over on the same period in 2014. This continue to work to improve the all users of Head Office need €270 million in recurring an­ reflects the higher operating prof­ health and wellbeing of staff in to be mindful of the risks they nual savings achieved since it outlined above, in addition to Head Office and assist manage­ encounter on a daily basis and 2010 a negative valuation movement ment and staff in making Head that these risks were common on interest rate swaps in the first Office a safe place of work for irrespective of which Busi­ Profitability six months of 2014, which did not staff, contractors and visitors. At ness Unit they were part of. ESB has published its interim fi­ recur. the event, a new safety induction The new committee will rep­ nancial statements for 2015, re­ Irish Economy video for visitors to Head Office resent all staff in Head Office porting operating profit of €337 Customers ESB invested €320 million in was also launched. This video is and will speak for all in the million, an increase of €10 mil­ Electric Ireland, ESB’s supply energy infrastructure across the available at Head Office recep­ HO building. He recognised lion on the same period in 2014 business, offered lower electricity island of Ireland during the first tion for new staff, contractors the significant contribution (excluding exceptional items). and gas prices to all its custom­ six months of 2015, an increase and visitors to our Head Office that volunteers and staff safety The increase in profits is driven ers during the first half of 2015, of more than €100 million com­ building and highlights key safe­ representatives make towards by: and continues to develop innova­ pared to the same period in 2014. ty features of the building. maintaining a safe environ­ • Improved availability in its tive product offerings to service a Total network connections com­ At the event a number of staff ment and thanked them for generation fleet compared to highly competitive market. pleted in the first six months of safety representatives and mem­ their efforts. He encouraged the same period in 2014, Electric Ireland continues to 2015 at 7,750 included a 7% in­ bers of existing Head Office them to continue to be safety • Significant storm repair costs have the highest customer satis­ crease on the same period in based health and safety com­ ambassadors either as part of incurred during the first half faction ratings (as measured by 2014. mittees spoke about their work the new Head Office Commit­ of 2014 which did not recur, the CER) and the lowest average ESB contributes over €2 billion in engaging staff in safety and tee or in their own particular and disconnection rate among the annually to the Irish economy on the various initiatives and office area. • Continued cost savings and three main electricity suppliers. through dividends, investments, events undertaken to highlight He concluded by thanking improvements in other income taxes and jobs. ESB provides sig­ key risks in their area. These all who attended the launch streams. Shareholders nificant employment both direct­ included Mary Penco from BSC, and wishes the new committee The impact of these factors The dividend payment of €214 ly, with over 7,200 employees, Barry Linehan, Mark Halpin well in its important work.n is partly offset by positive fuel million in January 2015 com­ and indirectly through contrac­ hedge contract valuation move­ pleted the special dividend pro- tors and service providers. ments in 2014 which did not re­ gramme of €400 million agreed occur in 2015. with the government in 2012. Commenting on the results, This brings the total dividends The ESB Interim Results can be found at: Chief Executive Pat O’Doherty paid during the past ten years to http://www.esb.ie/main/about-esb/inter­ said: “These results reflect an almost €1.5 billion. im-accounts-2015.pdf n

Energy Cup ESB v Ervia Pairc Ui

Chiarain Pictured (l-r): Mary Penco (BSC), Kevin Grace (Corporate Centre), Jerry O’Sullivan Deputy THIS IS THE 5th year of the Chief Executive, Barry Annual challenge against Ervia Linehan (G&WM), Colm de Búrca (Corporate (formerly Bord Gais Eireann). Centre), Marie Barry ESB was victorious in the first (G&WM) and Mark Halpin (G&WM) who all two encounters but Ervia won presented at the launch. the last two matches. Last year was a thrilling game in atrocious Clockwise from left: conditions with Ervia winning by Belinda Harmon, Pat Naughton, Executive a last minute point in the Iveagh Director, Group People Grounds Crumlin. good teams in Pairc Ui Chiarain, & Sustainability, John O’Neill and Tony This year we expect the same Athlone on Friday 6th November at For further information you can contact Colum Merriman. thrilling contest between two very 7.30pm. All support welcome. Grogan @ 01-4631727 or 087-6318525. n

01-12_EM_News_Oct-Nov_V6.indd 8 02/10/2015 11:21 Oct/Nov 2015 • www.esb.ie/em NEWS 9 ESB AWARDED ENGINEERS ESB WELCOMES 55 IRELAND CPD ACCREDITED NEW GRADUATES EMPLOYER STANDARD AS THEY COMMENCE PRESTIGIOUS THREE­ YEAR GRADUATE TRAINING PROGRAMME 8 Graduate recruitment for 2016 commenced Wednesday, 23rd September 2015

FIFTY-FIVE GRADUATES energy innovation. from Irish third level insti­ “ESB has always placed a very tutions, spanning fields of strong emphasis on the develop­ engineering, IT, marketing ment of our staff so it is particu­ and finance, are commenc­ larly pleasing that eight of this ing a three year programme year’s intake began their careers in ESB. in ESB as apprentices. It was a The Graduate Programme is pleasure for me to personally a tailored three year scheme welcome our new colleagues and which will see these gradu­ wish them every success in their ates develop both profession­ careers with us.” ally and personally. It forms Welcoming the announcement part of an ambitious drive by Alex White TD, Minister for ESB to recruit the brightest Communications, Energy and talent from Irish third level Natural Resources, added: “This institutions. announcement is another posi­ The graduates will be tive step in the ongoing recov­ placed across ESB’s five busi­ ery of the wider Irish employ­ ness units – ESB Internation­ ment market, which has seen al, ESB Networks, Genera­ unemployment fall from over tion and Wholesale Markets, 15% to 9.5% under this Govern­ Business Services Centre and ment. I have no doubt that these Electric Ireland – in the com­ excellent young graduates from Pictured are members of the CPD ing years. a broad range of disciplines will Committee – back row (l-r): Derek Russell, The graduates hail from be of huge benefit to ESB. They Michael Loughnane, Jim Murray, Pat Naughton. Front row (l-r): John Power a cross section of Ireland’s will also gain high quality expe­ (Outgoing Director General Engineers universities and Institutes of rience as their careers progress Ireland), Caroline Spillane (New Director General Engineers Ireland), Pat O’Doherty, Technology. in what is a rapidly changing Chief Executive ESB, Majella Henchion and Pat O’Doherty, Chief Ex­ business embracing power gen­ Greg Hanna. ecutive, welcoming the grad­ eration, networks, supply, trad­ uates to Head Office, said: ing, marketing and international ESB HAS BEEN successfully “The energy sector is un­ consulting.” awarded with Engineers Ire­ dergoing a major transition As part of their induction, they land CPD Accredited Employ­ which will require the bright­ will visit the iconic Turlough Hill er standard following an audit est minds. ESB is committed hydro electric storage station held on the 28th May. This is to offering a rewarding and which, 40 years on since being the first time ESB has been ac­ dynamic career path for ex­ commissioned, is still regarded credited as a Group with ESB ceptional people interested as a massive feat of innovative International, ESB Networks in addressing global energy environmental engineering. Presenting certificate to ESB – Pictured (l-r): John Power (Outgoing Director General and ESB G&WM previously Engineers Ireland), Majella Henchion, Pat Naughton, Caroline Spillane (Incoming Director General challenges and shaping the ESB will be recruiting gradu­ holding separate accredita­ Engineers Ireland) and Pat O’Doherty. future of Ireland’s energy sys­ ates from all the colleges for its tions. ESB has been awarded tem. These 55 new graduates 2016 Graduate Programme in­ this standard for the maximum will be given hands-on roles take. This is to begin in October period of 3 years until 2018. out this work. Derek Hynes (Networks), Greg from the outset across our 2015 and applications for next The Engineers Ireland’s au­ The CPD committee has been Hanna (Innovation), Majella business units as ESB seeks year is accessible on esbgradu­ dit report was very positive on working hard on this accredita­ Henchion (Corporate Centre), to remain at the forefront of ates.ie. n both the standard work taking tion since 2013 and consisted Jim Murray (G&WM), Derek place throughout ESB and the of Michael Loughnane (Chair­ Russell (Electric Ireland) and high quality of people carrying man), Seamus Deeny (G&WM), Barry Brennan (BSC) n

AN BORD PLEANÁLA GRANTS PLANNING PERMISSION ESB WELCOMES THE decision by An Bord Pleanála to grant permis­ sion for the redevelopment of its Fitzwilliam Street site. The development will deliver one of the most efficient, sustainable and commercial office com­ plexes in the city, while sensitively respecting and enhancing the Georgian streetscape. For further in­ formation, see esbproject­ fitzwilliam.com or the ES- BNet homepage. n Greeting the 2015 graduates at ESB headquarters.

01-12_EM_News_Oct-Nov_V6.indd 9 02/10/2015 11:21 10 NEWS Oct/Nov 2015 • www.esb.ie/em POWER CHALLENGE REBOOTED! ON A WET AND windy weekend in and Ger Hasset. September, 28 intrepid teams gath­ ered in Killarney to take on ESB’s Best use of Yammer: Bottle of Smoke Power Challenge, where the key from Networks. Team members: themes this year were innovation, Chris Malone, Connor Clarke, Niall creativity and teamwork. Rafferty, Cathal Finan, Enda Mc- Right from the off on Friday after­ Gann, Seamus Farrell. noon, the teams were hammered by torrential rain as they got stuck into Many congratulations to all of our tasks including giant poolball, ziplin­ winners! ing and geocaching. But spirits remained high as the Thank you teams pushed through to a very wel­ First and foremost - thanks to every­ come hot meal and Friday night’s tal­ one who took part. Hopefully, every­ ent competition. one is dry by now! Five teams, shortlisted from a Many thanks go to Gerry Whelan Yammer video challenge, took part and Michael O’Connor, who pro­ and raised the roof with their singing vided vital support and advice from – Bahrain A h’aon, a dhÓ, a tri, BSC’s previous events, as well as all of our Jerry and the Minions, BSC’s One marshals and the Cappanalea Out­ Direction, and G&WM’s Moneypoint door activity team for arranging such Smurfs all provided great entertain­ a fantastic weekend. ment, but it was the Networks Dream The pictures here share a flavour Team from Ennis who walked away of the weekend – but also check out with the top talent prize of €1,000 for Yammer to see photos/comments their chosen charity. (And the other posted by the teams n The Dream Team. shortlisted teams received €600 each for their charities.) As soon as the cheers had died down, everyone was back out to Kil­ larney National Park for some night time challenges, including face paint­ ing and some fiendishly knotty rope problems. And yes, it was still rain­ ing... On Saturday, however, the rain was mostly replaced by another nem­ esis - midges! Despite these minus­ cule munchers, the teams knuckled down and completed seven tasks set up around Killarney National Park - all designed to test their powers of innovation, creativity and team­ work. Check out the photos here for a flavour of the day.

The overall winners! Under the bridges of Killarney with you! 1st place: The Runaway Trainers Irish weather won’t wipe the smile off my face! from Networks. Team members: Rose Griffin, Denis Dullea, Clem Power, Phil Ovington, Michael Doran and Billy Collins.

2nd place: Innovation 1D. Team members: Sean Walsh, Eileen Morgan, Niall McGeorge, Claire Mulholland, Denise Enright and Ro­ nan O’Flynn.

3rd place: G&WM’s Moneypoint Smurfs. Team members: Aodhan McAleer, Pamela Siebold, Kevin Harrington, Richie Vaughan, Mark Fitzgerald Hi Ho...it’s off to work we go! Teamwork?... We’re contemplating!

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Marguerite Sayers, MD ESB Networks, presents the award to the team who reached 2nd Place, ‘Innovation 1D’. Chief Executive, Pat O’Doherty, presents the award to the overall winners ‘The Runaway Trainers’ from ESB Networks.

And in 3rd Place, Moneypoint’s ‘Smurfs’. ‘I can do this with my eyes closed’! ‘You go figure...’

‘This requires concentration’

‘Google it!’

01-12_EM_News_Oct-Nov_V6.indd 11 02/10/2015 11:22 12 NEWS Oct/Nov 2015 • www.esb.ie/em National Ploughing Championships 8 Minister Coveney presents ESB Networks safety prize to Donegal farmer

THE MINISTER FOR Agriculture, Food and the Marine Simon Co­ veney TD presented Co Donegal farmer William Brogan with an ESB Networks-sponsored certifi­ cate on farm safety at the National Ploughing Championships on 23 September. The competition was organised in conjunction with Teagasc-run Ballyhaise Agricultural College in Co Cavan. Students were invited to carry out a short study of safety risks on their respective farms and then to write an essay assessing Minister Simon Coveney TD congratulating Donegal farmer William Brogan, winner of an ESB- these risks. Mr Brogan, a native of sponsored Safety Competition for young farmers organised in conjunction with Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Co Cavan. Also pictured is Marguerite Sayers, Managing Director, ESB Networks, Carrigans on the Inishowen penin- Arthur Byrne, Safety and Health Manager, ESB Networks and Seán Finan, Macra na Feirme President. Meabh and Sharon Collins This sponsorship is part of ESB Networks’ ongoing commitment to highlight electrical safety on from Adare, Co. Limerick sula, was judged the winner of this enjoying the games board. Christy Murphy discusses metering with a customer farms. Participants in the competition were invited to carry out a short study of safety risks on their at the ESB Networks stand. prestigious prize. respective farms and then to write an essay assessing these risks. The certificate was presented at the ESB Networks stand. Also on hand to congratulate Mr Brogan was Marguerite Sayers, Managing Director, ESB Networks. This sponsorship is part of ESB Networks’ ongoing commitment to highlight electrical safety on farms. The ESB Networks presence at the ploughing championships raised awareness within the farming com­ The ESB Networks presence proved a huge attraction. munity of the potential dangers of electricity on the farm and to al­ ways make safety a priority. Arthur Byrne and Marina Hunt of ESB Networks with Minister Alex White Electric Ireland also had a major Getting ‘hands on’ in the ESB Networks tent. during his visit. presence at the hugely successful event held in Rathaniska in Co. Laois. The Ploughing Champion­ ships have now become a big ticket occasion not just for the farming community but for a much wider audience year on year. n

ELECTRIC IRELAND ‘BUZZING’ AT CHAMPIONSHIPS Electric Ireland’ s presence at the Ploughing Championships drew a great response as comedian Al Porter had people laughing their ‘wellies’ off as he encouraged the crowds to visit the tent and avail of all the freebies on offer as well as quiz prize of Climotes, Nests, Noel Rushe, ESB Telecoms Services, in discussion with some of the visitors. Pat Griffin HSE, Arthur Byrne and Larry O’Loughlin, Regional Manager, Teagasc. Holiday and Supervalu vouchers that were available. These energy saving apps including Honeywell together with advice on Price Plans proved a great crowd puller as staff engaged with the public and encouraged them to join up to Electric Ireland if they hadn’ t already done so. The ‘Electric Buzz’ was hugely electric!

Sean Walsh, comedian Al Porter, and Ciara Power keeping the visitors to The exterior of the ESB Networks tent. The exterior of Electric Ireland’s tent at the 2015 Ploughing Championship. the Electric Ireland stand entertained.

01-12_EM_News_Oct-Nov_V6.indd 12 02/10/2015 11:23 13 Oct/Nov 2015 www.esb.ie/em Empowering Our Female Talent Innovation P14 ESB International Welcomes ESB INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS former Director General of Engineers Ireland AT POWERGEN AFRICA ESB INTERNATIONAL ESB INTERNATIONAL ecutive Director of ESB International AN EVENT WAS held to celebrate Services, as well as holding senior SÉAMUS FITZGERALD, Manager John Power's retirement from his role roles in Human Resources and Cor­ Operation & Maintenance Projects, as Director General of Engineers Ire­ porate Change. He is a former Chair­ ESB International, presented at the land in ESB International's Stephen man of both the Rail Safety Advisory PowerGen Africa Conference in Court offices on Monday 27th July. Council and the International Centre Cape Town, which ran from 19–21 John held the position of Director for Graduate Education in Micro- and July. This event was attended by over General in Engineers Ireland from Nano-Engineering (ICGEE). 2,200 attendees from around the September 2007 to June 2015. Prior to All staff in ESB International would world. Over the course of the three joining Engineers Ireland he was Head like to thank John for his enormous days, panel discussion sessions took of Corporate Affairs at ESB. John has contribution to the engineering profes­ place debating end-to-end coverage held several key positions during his sion in Ireland over the past eight years of electricity generation. time with ESB: Managing Director of and would like to wish him every suc­ One of these panel discussions ESB International Consultants, Ex­ cess in the future. n was on regulation, policy and pri­ vatisation, where Séamus was one of the panel members along with Séamus Fitzgerald, Manager, Operation & Maintenance Projects, ESB International, presenting at PowerGen Africa. others from PWC, Accenture, VRA (Ghana’s Electricity Utility) and a fication, and angered a lot of inves­ bridge the generation gap and re­ representative from Lavayo Energy tors. This event was believed to be duce load shedding, e.g. Ghana (Nigeria). a political stunt during an election currently has a ‘24 hour off’ and Séamus’s presentation empha­ year in Nigeria. Séamus further ‘12 hour on’ rolling black outs. sised how important a stable legal discussed the major difference in ESB International has brought market is, with strong regulation, the introduction of competition in its utility experience to a number and how government policies impact the African market versus the Irish of projects and countries across the IPP’s attractiveness to a market. market and their drivers for such Africa. With only two thirds of Seamus’s findings were highlighted change. The Irish market introduced people having access to power in even further when one of the panel competition primarily in the inter­ Africa, opportunities in the pow­ members brought to light a recent est of the customer at a time when er sector will continue to emerge; example of the Nigerian Govern­ the market had sufficient supply to however, without financial sup­ Pictured (l-r): John Power, Ollie Brogan, Managing Director, ESB International, and Greg Hanna, ment, which cut its electricity tariff meet demand. However, in Africa port and investment these mar­ Protection, Automation, Control & Telecommunications Manager, ESB International. in half overnight, without any justi- IPPs are brought into the market to kets will struggle to grow. n ecarni set for future development as control of charge ESB International congratulates staff at point network moves to ESB Group Rousch Power Plant on five years without a staff Loss Time Injury

Speaking at the announcement, Paul ESB INTERNATIONAL and Shane Macken, Deputy Plant Mulvaney, Executive Director Innova­ Manager, ESB International, attrib­ tion, ESB said: “We at ESB are very ESB INTERNATIONAL AND its ute Rousch’s LTI achievements to the pleased to assume responsibility for Pakistan partner, Descon Power So­ safety culture that has been instilled the electric vehicle charging network lutions (Private) Limited, who are over the last 15 years by each succes­ in Northern Ireland and are commit­ based in Rousch Power Plant in Pa­ sive ESB International management ted to maintaining and growing the kistan, celebrated five years without team. Central to a great safety culture network into the future. Electric ve­ a Lost Time Injury (LTI) to a staff at Rousch is the staff and their attitude hicle sales are increasing rapidly, with member on the 14th September. and commitment to achieving a safe all major car companies bringing EVs Rousch is no stranger to such sig­ place of work, ensuring the safety of to the market. The charging network nificant safety milestones, having each other and contractors, together in Northern Ireland is one of the most previously clocked up over nine with an unwavering motivation for advanced, integrated smart charge years without a staff LTI. At pre­ continual improvement. Pictured at the ecar NI handover event in Newry are (l-r): Ciaran De Burca DRD, Nicholas Tarrant NIE, Paul Mulvaney ESB and Tim Irwin, DOE. point systems in Europe, which is well sent the plant has reached almost Congratulations to all staff in placed to facilitate the increased up­ eight years without a contractor LTI. Rousch Power Plant for achieving this THE NORTHERN IRELAND Trans­ points across Northern Ireland, take in EVs for years to come”. Paul Greenwood, Plant Manager, fantastic safety milestone. n port Minister Danny Kennedy and jointly managed by the Department Nicholas Tarrant, Managing Direc­ Northern Ireland Environment Min­ for Regional Development (DRD) tor Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE), ister, Mark H Durkan, recently an­ and the Department of Environ­ the network company, said: “We are nounced that the responsibility for the ment (DOE) ecar project, which be­ delighted to have installed a modern operation, maintenance and develop­ gan in 2011. public charging infrastructure for elec­ ment of the charge point network for The transfer to ESB facilitates the tric vehicles in Northern Ireland and to electric vehicle users in Northern Ire­ next phase of the project, which will have worked on the project with DRD, land has been transferred to ESB with seek to put in place a cutting edge DoE and ESB. I’d like to wish the ecars effect from Thursday 30th July 2015. operating system to allow the Elec­ business in ESB every success for the The planned move follows the suc­ tric Vehicle charging network to be next phase of the development of the cessful completion of the installation run commercially within the elec­ electric vehicle market in Northern of a network of 334 public charging tricity sector. Ireland”. n Deputy Plant Manager Shane Macken and Staff at Rousch Power Plant.

13-14_EM_Innovation_Oct-Nov15.indd 13 30/09/2015 15:22 14 INNOVATION Oct/Nov 2015 • www.esb.ie/em ESB INTERNATIONAL HOSTS THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST PHD Electric v Gas debate in STUDENTS FROM ACROSS IRELAND the European Parliament ESB ECARS CHIEF Technology Of­ sources, emphasising the trend to­ ESB has been rolling out its elec­ ficer and Chair of EURELECTRIC ward full decarbonisation of elec­ tric vehicle network since 2010 and Working Group on Electromobility, tricity and that over 70% of all new it now covers 1,200 public charge Senan McGrath, recently presented electricity generation has been from points across the Republic of Ireland at the European Energy Forum’s renewable sources. and Northern Ireland. Electric ve­ Debate on 'Electricity and Gas in Electrifying the transport sector hicles offer zero emission transport Transport – Sustainable Alterna­ not only reduces carbon dioxide at a fraction of the cost of petrol or tives?' in the European Parliament, emissions but also improves air qual­ diesel cars. Strasbourg. The European Gas and ity in our cities by removing diesel To locate your nearest EV charge Electricity industries both presented fumes, which the World Health Or­ point: www.esb.ie/ecars or down­ on the future of alternative energy ganisation (WHO) in 2012 classed as load the free mobile app 'ecar con­ in transport to MEPs and the rep­ a Group 1 carcinogen. nect'. n The competitors (l-r) are: Shaban Awili (ESB International), resentative of the European Energy Paddy Walsh (ESB International), Sean Collins, Alexander Kulesh, Mathew Horrigan, Jon Ruddy, Conor Murphy industry. and James Ryan. Presenting on behalf of the Elec­ tricity industry, Senan confirmed ESB INTERNATIONAL that the electricity sector in Europe On Tuesday 18th August 2015, had sufficient generation capacity to ESB International hosted ‘the 2nd power 100% of cars in EU if they Annual Student Energy Research were electric. This, he said, “could Pitching Competition’ in collabora­ be done without the need for any ad­ tion with the IEEE Power & Energy ditional generation and transmission Society, University College Dublin. investment if charging were exclu­ For the competition, PhD students sively outside of peak periods”. from all over Ireland were asked to Senan also confirmed, for the sec­ Pictured above is the overall winner, Joe Devlin. deliver an 'elevator pitch' of their re­ ond year in a row, that more than Pictured is ESB ecars Chief Technology Officer and Chair of EURELECTRIC Working Group on Electromobility, search on three slides in three min­ half of the electricity generated in Senan McGrath, with Deirdre Clune MEP at the European Energy Forum’s Debate on 'Electricity and Gas in utes. research, which centred around ‘The Europe has been from low-carbon Transport – Sustainable Alternatives?' in the European Parliament, Strasbourg. The event addressed the challenge smart iTransformers’. of communicating often complicated The winner of the competition research under the three criteria of was Joe Devlin of Queens University context, clarity and charisma, with Belfast, whose thesis was titled ‘The ecars app gets major overhaul the findings judged on the day by two most important gases in Ireland’. Carol Murphy, International Mar­ He will now go on to take part in the THE ESB 'ecars connect' mobile keting Manager, ESB International, national Thesis in Three competition, app was recently updated to pro­ Richard Crowley, EirGrid, and Lisa which showcases world-class research vide a higher level of functionality The ESB 'ecars connect' Ryan, Energy Institute UCD. from across the country. for users. It now clearly displays The overall topics brought up on The event was deemed a huge suc­ all types of charge points (Chad­ mobile app was recently the day centred around the social, cess and ESB International would like emo/CCS/43kw AC) available on updated to provide a higher renewable and environmental en­ to congratulate Paddy and Shaban for our network, allows for more ef­ level of functionality for ergy issues, and how moving with not only providing great insight into ficient identification of relevant users. It now clearly displays technology will be a crucial factor to their research, but for representing charge points based on filtering, all types of charge points success in the future. ESB Interna­ ESB International so well on a nation­ and integrates with Google maps available on our network. tional was well represented by Paddy al stage, and to wish Joe Devlin every to facilitate simpler navigation. It Walsh, whose presentation was titled success as he continues on to the final also harmonises the colour scheme ‘Tasty Trends’, and by Shaban Awili’s of the Thesis in Three Competition. n to provide an all-island view. n

ESB INTERNATIONAL WELCOMES LOUISE PHELAN AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT THE INSPIRING & EMPOWERING OUR FEMALE TALENT PROGRAMME 2015 New of this programme took place on ence and Gravitas, was launched on Wednesday 29th September in ESB Wednesday 9th September and was Graduates at International. opened by Joyce Farrell, People & G&WM The course focuses on giving par­ Transformation Manager, ESB In­ Page 15 ticipants the skills to craft a vision novation. Louise Phelan, Vice Presi­ of the future career path they really dent Global Operations for Europe, want. The last two modules were Middle East & Asia at Paypal, was opened by Paul Mulvaney, Execu­ the guest speaker on the morning. tive Director, Innovation, in March Louise addressed the audience and and Ollie Brogan, Managing Direc­ gave an inspirational talk about her tor, ESB International, in June. Both own personal career journey and Pictured above (l-r): Joyce Farrell, People and components of these modules had shared her knowledge and guidance Transformation Manager, ESB Innovation; Aoife guest speakers, Mary Collins, Part­ with the ladies on how to progress Gallagher, ESB International; and Louise Phelan, VP of ESB INTERNATIONAL PayPal Global Operations EMEA, and keynote speaker at ner, Green Coat Capital and Mar­ through their career path. the ESB International Inspiring and empowering Female Talent programme. IN MARCH 2015 ESB Innovation guerite Sayers, Managing Director, The fourth and final module of launched the 'Inspiring & Empower­ ESB Networks, who both spoke this programme will be delivered on Pictured above right (l-r): Joyce Farrell, Louise Phelan, Bernie O’Connor, Equality & Diversity Officer, ESB Group ing' Our Female Talent Programme about their own career journeys. Wednesday 2nd December and will People and Sustainability, and Carina Furlong, Executive in partnership with ESB Equality & The third module of this pro- focus on ‘Building Your Own Leader­ Coach, Talking Talent. Diversity Office. The third module gramme, which focused on Pres­ ship Style’. n

13-14_EM_Innovation_Oct-Nov15.indd 14 30/09/2015 15:22 15Oct/Nov 2015 • www.esb.ie/em Oct/Nov 2015 • www.esb.ie/em GENERATION & WHOLESALE MARKETS 15 Generation & Wholesale Markets Drone’s-eye view Welcome to our at Corby

AS PART OF the maintenance only accessible via a large scaf­ new graduates! routine, the Corby team needs to fold. Based on the visual report, make a regular visual assessment they’ve been able to reschedule WE’RE DELIGHTED TO wel­ of the turbine hall roof and make work for next year – so using the come nine new graduates to plans for any up-keep/cleaning drone has helped with planning G&WM, as part of the overall needed. Normally, they’d use a as well. n ESB programme. After spend­ large crane with a long reach for ing some time meeting different a day or two, to lift up the team The drone, ready to take flight. teams and getting to know the for both inspection and work. business, they’ll be taking up However, for the latest round their first assignments around of inspections in July, the team the country. We wish them all took the opportunity to fly a the best as they start their ca­ drone up over the roof and es­ reers with us. n tablish via camera whether Pictured (l-r): Orla Maher (Organisational any work was required/ Design Consultant, ESB), Robert Cleary what kind. Overall, using (Moneypoint), Eoghan Lynch (Aghada), the drone was quicker (only Derek Kierans (Poolbeg), Joe Shinkwin (Moneypoint and Ardnacrusha), Kate half a day), more cost effi­ Naughton (Wind), Patrick Kane (Peats), cient and the team had the Meadbh Daly (Turlough Hill), Peadar Kelly opportunity to survey all (Moneypoint), Darren Griffin (Moneypoint) and John Alexander (ESB Training Centre). the other site buildings too – including the Boiler 2 steam silencers, which are normally G&WM’s NMR Project THE NEW MARKET Rev­ enues Project (NMR) is a project within the G&WM directorate. Its objective is to influence the design of I-SEM and DS3 within which our business can compete on a fair and equal footing with its competitors, safeguarding the value of its current and fu­ ture assets. The NMR project A shot taken from the drone on its journey over Corby Power Station in the UK. operates as a separate project under ESB’s corporate I-SEM Programme. This project is required as PAS 55 Scope the design of the Single Elec­ tricity Market (SEM) is set to Extension for G&WM undergo significant change as a result of pan-European requirements. These changes IN MAY 2015, G&WM successfully are designed to harmonise Pictured (l-r) are members of the G&WM NMR Project with full or part-time roles: Brendan McGrath, passed a PAS 55 Surveillance Visit cross-border trading arrange­ Norma Kelleher, Will Carr, Grainne O’Shea (Business Lead), Warren Deacon, John Hickey and Aine and Scope extension. The scope ex­ Dorran. ments across all European tension now includes Erne and Lee electricity markets. The Reg­ Hydro stations and brought the num­ ulatory Authorities (RAs) the Transmission System Opera- to support this. ber of wind farms covered by PAS 55 have decided that the new tor’s (TSO’s) DS3 (Delivering a In summary, significant chang­ to 14. This means that almost the en­ integrated SEM (I-SEM) must Secure and Sustainable Elec- es are being made to the markets tire generating fleet now has its asset go live in October 2017. In tricity System) Project. These where ESB Generation receives management system externally vali­ parallel with this, the Ancil- changes are required to allow an income stream, namely Ener­ dated, with new generating stations lary Services Regime in the for increased penetration of in- gy, Capacity and System Servic- and wind farms being added as they SEM is planned to change by termittent renewable generation es. Over the next three issues of reach commercial operation. PAS 55 end of 2016. This transforma- (for example, wind) as per Gov- EM, the NMR Project will have has now finished as a specific project tion of Ancillary Services is ernment policy. A new suite of a short piece on the changes in and is being delivered by Head Of­ being implemented as part of system services will be required each of these markets. n fice and stations through business as usual. n

15-17_EM_G&WM_Oct-Nov15_V2.indd 15 30/09/2015 15:24 16 GENERATION & WHOLESALE MARKETS Oct/Nov 2015 • www.esb.ie/em TILBURY STARTS TO TAKE SHAPE Cappawhite moves 8 Brian McGrellis, Tilbury Contracts Manager, shares an to construction update on how our joint venture THIS WINDFARM PROJECT July and September, at the Cappawhite with the UK Green Investment Bank achieved capital approval from the Community Centre. ESB Board in June 2015, six months Next on the list – an on-site safety (GIB) has been developing since its ahead of schedule, and received min­ forum will take place in October 2015, announcement in March 2015 isterial sign off in September 2015. aligning the safety objectives of all The civil balance of plant (CBOP) stakeholders. CBOP Phase 2, electical phase 1 contract has been awarded balance of plant (EBOP) and WTG con­ SINCE THE DECISION to invest and they mobilised to site in Septem­ tracts will be signed in October 2015. n was announced in March, we have ber 2015. been undertaking a significant Activities currently taking place FAST FACTS amount of ground preparation include: • Location: South Tipperary. work on site - the demolition of ex­ • Establishing the site compound • Installed capacity: 56MW, isting buildings and foundations; and laydown area; making it the largest 100% unexploded ordnance (UXO) sur­ FAST FACTS • Building site access roads and ESB -owned windfarm project veys; establishment of site welfare • It ’’s ESB s first investment in the drainage works. currently under construction. facilities; and, of course, progress­ UK biomass sector. And there have been two commu­ • The project has a COD of June Work is getting started on site. ing the detailed design and equip­ • We ’re in a joint partnership with nity engagement evenings so far, in 2017. ment procurement. the GIB. We’ve carried out over 2,000 set within the project’s planning • The finished plant will have a UXO probes so far and the de­ permission), completing our first capacity of around 40MWe. molition work has resulted in the working pile foundation on 2 • It will produce around 320,000 recovery and recycling of 530 September 2015, and we submit­ MW hours of renewable energy tonnes of scrap metal, as well as ted our Renewables Obligation from around 270,000 tonnes of the recovery of 13,500 tonnes of Certificate (ROC) Preliminary waste wood. That ’s enough to supply up to 97,000 homes with crushed concrete, which will be Accreditation application to OF­ renewable energy each year. available for our re-use during GEM. • This renewable project repre - construction of the plant. Stay tuned for further news, sents a key part of ESB’ s 2025 Just as importantly, we for­ both here in EM and on Yammer Presentation on stability issues of strategy to build a balanced mally started construction on 27 – check out/follow the Tilbury low- carbon generation business generators at the Energy Group Meeting n August 2015 (within the deadline group for ongoing updates. of scale as we move to a low- carbon economy. MARIOS ZARIFAKIS (Manager ticular challenges around opera­ • The plant is due to be commis - Electrical Assets for ESB G&WM) tional and integrity issues to the sioned in 2017. was invited to give a presenta­ Generator and Turbine were cov­ • The project has a number tion on grid ered. During the presentation, of benefits: from avoiding a stability is­ specific con­ significant amount of waste sues affect­ troller and wood from being disposed of ing genera­ protection at landfill (potentially up to tors to the topics were 7,000 lorry loads each year); to members of discussed. contributing to the UK ’s renew- the energy The presenta­ able energy targets and energy group of the tion was well security objectives; and creating European received and a peak of around 420 jobs Physical Society during the 101st Marios was asked to contribute during the construction phase National Congress of the Italian an article in the European Physi­ and around 50 permanent jobs Physical Society. The presentation cal Society’s journal to share his during operations. covered the 2020 targets and the findings with the broader physi­ route of ESB to achieve them. Par­ cal community. n The final site vision. Raheenleagh construction powering ahead 8 Progress so far CONSTRUCTION WORK IS now the ducting was installed within 4You team are implementing well advanced on the Raheen­ two months of the contract start­ behavioural observational au­ leagh Windfarm on the Wicklow- ing at the end of June. diting on site. Wexford border outside Arklow. We’re expecting the turbines The main site work started in ear­ What’s next to arrive into Dublin Port in ly June and, by the end of August, The contractors – Denis Moriarty, March 2016, with the first de­ four foundations were poured and the Kerries and Gridpower – to­ livery to site at the end of April will continue at a rate of one a gether with the project team and 2016. n week under the watchful eye of Ed Fitzgerald and Darragh Mas­ terson on site. We’re planning for works to be substantially complete before the winter. A key element of the project is installing the grid connection – a 17km underground cable from the site to the existing Arklow 220kV station. Under the stewardship of Jason Gallen, ESB Wind Develop­ 72 tonnes of steel being fixed into a turbine base foundation. ment resident engineer, 50% of The Raheenleagh Windfarm site, on the Wicklow-Wexford border.

15-17_EM_G&WM_Oct-Nov15_V2.indd 16 30/09/2015 15:24 Oct/Nov 2015 • www.esb.ie/em GENERATION & WHOLESALE MARKETS 17

Constructing Carrington

Sunrise over Carrington. n early September 2015, Pat we were focused on completing O’Doherty, Chief Executive, electrical back feed into the Car­ structure in the Manchester Ship Ivisited Carrington, primarily to rington main transformers. This is Canal. meet with staff and to review prog­ now complete for both our power • The O&M team are on shift to ress. John McLoughlin, Carrington trains, so many thanks go to Conall support activities on-site where Site Manager (ESB International), Doyle and his commissioning team required, which is great to see. presented an update and this was fol­ for achieving this milestone safely. • Finally, the site team and ESB lowed by a safety walk down on-site Minor touches behind the scenes in Trading are finalising processes with the Chief Executive. Further progress the stores. and procedures for At the time of our last EM article, • Most of the site civil workers are running the plant dur­ now demobilised and our focus ing commissioning. FAST FACT now is on getting the plant ready Stay tuned for further We have over 3.5 million hours for the first burning of gas (first updates and check completed to date on the project fire) and commissioning. out the drone video and there are just over 600 workers • We’ve also completed construc­ footage of the Car­ on-site now, given that the project tion on our large bank of cooling rington site on ESB’s is transitioning into commissioning. towers, as well as the water intake YouTube channel – many thanks to Greg Harding, our site pho­ tographer, for putting this beautiful footage together. n

Left: On-site arc welding.

A bird's eye view. The cooling towers.

15-17_EM_G&WM_Oct-Nov15_V2.indd 17 30/09/2015 15:24 18 Oct/Nov 2015 www.esb.ie/em Yammer Photo Challenge BSC & Electric Ireland P22 Contractor Safety CRM 7 Project go-live a Management – great success with John Duane What is contractor It is about planning, coordinating and safety management? communicating work safely between different parties: Client, PSDP, PSCS, designer.

What is a Client? The Client is the party looking for the work to be done.

Electric Ireland Hyper Care War Room. A designer could be thought of as anyone with an input into how the project should be designed, Core CRM7 Project Team. Arvato, FMI and Sales Channel, who What is a Designer? constructed and maintained. played key roles during all phases of Almost everyone involved in a project can play AS ELECTRIC IRELAND formu­ the project from design and build, to the role of a designer at some stage. lated its ‘Be Smart – Be Digital – Be cutover and post go-live support. No.1’ business strategy, it became In preparation for cutover, a post The PSDP could be thought of as a project manager clear that for this strategy to succeed, go-live support model was put in What is a PSDP? for safety: they coordinate all of the activities to Electric Ireland needed to implement place to provide the business with the ensure that the project can be delivered safely and new and improved Customer Rela­ extra attention it required as the new can be a company or a person. tionship Management processes and systems were introduced. The Hyper systems. The CRM7 Project was put Care period, as it was named, provid­ The PSCS could be thought of as the person who Senior Management representatives of Electric Ireland in place to deliver this. and ESB ITS (System Integration Partner) on the go-live ed users with a simple and effective What is a PSCS? carries out the activity of delivering the project The project was delivered over a of CRM7. Pictured (l-r): John Dwane (El), Ronan Sheehy escalation process and clear visibility and can be a company or a person. (EI), Niall Dineen (EI), Declan Furlong (ITS), Mary three-year period from 2013 to 2015 O’Connor (ITS), Paul Stapleton (EI), Elaine Collins (ITS) of the resolution progress. and was the single largest programme and Derek Russell (ITS). As we enter the latter weeks of Hy- Why do we have It is to ensure that contractors or people working of work since delivery of Market per Care, the project will have deliv­ contractor safety on behalf of ESB understand our core value of opening in 2005. Project Delivery ered a stable and functioning system, management? safety and are capable of carrying out work safely. ESB ITS was the System Integrator Significant preparatory work was which will bring multiple process and for this project. The core team was completed by both ESB ITS and Elec­ financial benefits to Electric Ireland What is the aim of the To create more safety awareness, to drive our 70-strong lead by ESB ITS Project tric Ireland in advance of the complex over the coming years in areas such project? safety performance and put a structure in place to Manager Declan Furlong, with a wid­ cutover and this was illustrated by as: support it. er additional 130 staff and partners the successful go-live on the August • Customer Management involved during all phases of the pro­ Bank Holiday weekend. The cutover • Sales & Service Operations Most people in ESB will manage a contractor at ject, indicating the sheer scale of this to the new systems was a large un­ • Reporting some point, whether it is on a construction site or undertaking. Everyone on the team dertaking which was implemented in • Energy Services in the office. For example, a contractor may be an made significant professional and per­ three phases and lasted four weeks. • Optimised Web Sales Processing Who manages IT outsource partner, a contact centre agent or an sonal commitments to ensure the suc­ The project was also supported by • Telephony Integration contractors? electrical contractor. cessful delivery of the project. our partners and key users ABTRAN, • Task & E-Mail Management n Anyone who provides a service or activity to ESB and is not a direct employee of the company can be described as a contractor. ELECTRIC IRELAND WORKING WITH A contractor safety procedure has been developed. What has the project Training for line managers has been delivered. LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL done to date? Contractor KPIs have been developed and the scoping of an IT contractor safety system is ELECTRIC IRELAND RECENTLY complete. Compliance auditing was also carried out. worked with Louth County Coun­ cil to complete an energy upgrade Ensure that the safety management system is of 2,100 local authority homes What does the project robust enough to provide the framework for us to throughout the county. still have to do? manage safety into the future. Some 2,000 homes, from the Transition the project into business as usual and Cooley Peninsula to Drogheda, educate contractors. have been fitted with a Climote re­ mote control heating system and a How does this project The project is aligned with the four key pillars further 100 homes are receiving a link to our safety of safety in ESB, which are 1) Competency, 2) full energy upgrade. The successful ethos? Leadership, 3) Compliance, 4) Engagement. implementation of the project has ensured increased energy efficien­ We must ensure that they understand and are cy across Louth’s social housing How should we living the ESB safety values. stock and most importantly has in­ interact with our We must work together with our contractors. This creased comfort and reduced bills contractors? means open and transparent communications, for homeowners. Minister Alex ensuring that work is carried out in a safe manner White commended Electric Ire­ and providing them with supports where possible. land on the innovative collabora­ tion with the local authorities and What should I do if I The most important thing is not to ignore it. Climote to deliver a project of this see a contractor acting Bring it to their attention and inform your line Pictured at the launch are Paul Stapleton, General Manager, Electric Ireland; Minister for Communications, Energy size so successfully. n and Natural Resources, Alex White TD; and Derek Roddy, CEO, Climote. in an unsafe way? manager and log it in Shield.

18-23_EM_BSC_OCT-NOV 15_V4.indd 18 30/09/2015 15:25 Oct/Nov 2015 • www.esb.ie/em BSC AND ELECTRIC IRELAND 19 Customer Support Centre ELECTRIC IRELAND 8The BSC Customer Support Centre provides a single point of contact to ESB business and staff that use the services of the Business Service Centre DIGITAL BREAKFAST Calling the Customer Support vices that we deliver is through the address field. SERIES LAUNCHES Centre on 26699 is a service staff services app. This facility It is easy to set up this service that many of you enjoy with over can be accessed on any internet on a smartphone by following the THE ELECTRIC IRELAND Digi­ 700 calls every day. Another easy­ browser on any device by typing three quick steps outlined below for cessful so far, with further guest tal team launched a new series to-use way of accessing the ser­ esbstaffservices.com into the web an iPhone. speakers lined up for later in the of Digital Learning Breakfasts. year. n They invite digital experts from ESB Staff Services on your Phone across the industry to guest speak to their colleagues across Step 1: type esbstaffservices. Step 3: Select the Add to Step 2: Select the icon Electric Ireland about the ben­ com into the web address field Home Screen option efits of digital and the opportuni­ in Safari ties it offers.  The series of Breakfast Brief­ ings launched in July with Cian Ó Mongáin, Senior Industry Man­ ager at Google, as the first guest speaker. Ken Nugent, Digital Sales and Business Development Pictured above at the September Breakfast Briefing are (l–r): Paul Stapleton (General Manager, Electric Manager at RTÉ Digital, was the Ireland), Tim Wynne, Ken Nugent (RTÉ), Emer Keenan, guest speaker in September. Eilish Logan, John Dwane, Gary McCafferty, Zach Salveta, David O’Brien and Luke Givens (missing from The series is proving very suc­ photo Martin Higgins). ESB Medical Provident  Fund – celebrating 60

years…1955 – 2015 

THE INTEGRATED SINGLE IN CONJUNCTION WITH its 60th Monster Draw Anniversary, MPF is holding a Top prize of €1,500 and two prizes of number of initiatives over the com­ €250. Free entry for all MPF members, ELECTRICITY MARKET ing months. details to be advised soon! detail behind the new market to Information Roadshows If you are new to ESB Group and safeguard existing capital invest­ During September/October, we considering taking out health in­ ed and optimise the generation will be visiting several locations surance for the first time or perhaps portfolio with the new income around the country to meet with you already have health insurance streams. staff. Confirmed to date are: Wa­ which is due for renewal, why not • An Electric Ireland project fo­ terford (Gracedieu) on 28th Sep­ contact MPF at 55361 (061 430561) cused on ensuring that detailed tember, Sligo (Cranmore Road) on [email protected] n design rules, business process 30th September and Cork (Wilton) and systems are delivered to en­ on 1st October. Visits to other loca­ sure that Electric Ireland can op­ tions (including Santry, Leopards- erate successfully under I-SEM. town Road & Portlaoise) are being • A Regulation project focused finalised and dates will be advised. on ensuring that ESB is not dis­ IN ORDER TO comply with the termittent renewable generation proportionately disadvantaged European Target Model for Elec­ (e.g. wind) and will be imple­ as Market Power and Liquidity tricity, which seeks to create a mented by the end of 2016. concerns are considered. single market for electricity in ESB has established an overall • A Business and Process De­ the EU, the Regulatory Authori­ I-SEM Programme. Peter O’Shea sign project ensuring that ESB ties (RAs) are replacing Single is the Programme Executive, are ready for the implementation Electricity Market (SEM) with with Eugene McAuley as the phase of the programme once the the Integrated Single Electric­ Programme Manager. The Pro- detailed design of rules is com­ Electric ity Market (I-SEM) by October gramme reports to a Steering plete. Picnic 2017. Group chaired by the Deputy • A Modelling work stream to Page 20 The current Ancillary Ser­ Chief Executive Jerry O’Sullivan deliver forecasts of prices and vices regime is also being re­ and comprises five discrete pro­ generation volumes expected in designed by the Delivering a jects. These are: I-SEM/DS3. Secure Sustainable Electricity • The New Market Revenues If you have any questions in System (DS3) project to allow Project (NMR) established in relation to I-SEM please contact for increased penetration of in­ G&WM, focusing on influencing Eugene McAuley. n

18-23_EM_BSC_OCT-NOV 15_V4.indd 19 30/09/2015 15:29 20 BSC AND ELECTRIC IRELAND Oct/Nov 2015 • www.esb.ie/em ELECTRIC IRELAND POWERS THE 90s AT ELECTRIC PICNIC

ELECTRIC IRELAND has been the 90s dance off competition in a box­ official energy partner to Electric ing style dance ring. Each evening Picnic for seven years and uses the culminated in packed out perfor­ sponsorship to build brand advo­ mances by 90s music legends. cacy and engage with 18-35 year There were No Limits to the fun olds, a notoriously difficult group on Friday night when Euro dance to reach but one that is a key stra­ project, 2 Unlimited took to the tegic market. We operate in a par­ #90sPowerParty stage. During the ticularly low-interest category with early 90s, 2 Unlimited, sold over a very functional, seemingly invis­ 18 million records worldwide with ible product so we use sponsorship 16 chart hits including ‘No Limits’, as a critical part of our marketing ‘Get Ready for This’ and ‘Twilight mix to deliver brand cut-through Zone’ which they performed to a and affinity by generating expo­ massive Electric Picnic crowd. sure and credible opportunities for On Saturday, Mark McCabe’s DJ engagement thereby supporting ac­ set was hugely anticipated with the quisition, retention and loyalty. tent filling up 45 minutes before he As Official Energy Partner to took to the stage. His performance Electric Picnic, Electric Ireland has included Ireland’s fourth biggest- always delivered quirky, fun and selling single of all time ‘Maniac unexpected campaigns which have 2000’. Mark brought this late 90s included bringing Mr. Motivator defining anthem back to life having and the Queen of Power ballads not played it in over a decade. Bonnie Tyler to the picnic, captur­ On Sunday night, 90s anthem ing the imagination of the nation. Eurodance group from Holland, This year, we turned the dial up a The Vengaboys, powered the notch with the #90sPowerParty. #90sPowerParty with a set that in­ The #90sPowerParty offered cludes ‘Boom Boom Boom Boom’, Electric Picnic revellers a ‘festival ‘We Like To Party’, and ‘We’re go­ flash back’ with a helping of 90s ing to Ibiza’. They were supported nostalgia by celebrating the best by Ireland’s favourite 90s cover of the 90s. Supported by PR, social band, Smash Hits. and media partnerships, the four- As official energy partner to Elec­ week campaign reminded people tric Picnic, Electric Ireland also of the music, fun facts, fashions, provided six kilometres of energy- hairstyles and culture from the efficient festoon lighting around era to get everybody excited about the campsites and walk ways to what was in store on site at the guide festival goers around the fes­ #90sPowerParty. tival and provided mobile phone As Electric Picnic was a sell-out charging on site. Our Meeting Tree and tickets were in huge demand, lit up the Stradbally sky blue to act we launched a much anticipated as a good go-to place for those who ticket competition which ran from got separated from their friends. n August 17th–21st, giving fans the opportunity to win from a pot of 30 tickets. To take part, entrants simply needed to impress judge Mark McCabe with their 90s dance moves by filming themselves ‘dan­ cebombing’, a sneaky dance move behind their unsuspecting friends or family, and share it on Twit­ ter or Instagram using the hashtag #90sPowerParty. We also ran an internal competition for ESB and Electric Ireland staff members to win tickets. On site over the weekend of Elec­ tric Picnic (September 4th–6th), the 90s Power Party was the go-to place for festival goers to enjoy the ultimate 90s experience. During the day we showed 90s cult mov­ ies such as Mrs Doubtfire and Cool Runnings and provided nostalgic 90s treats. This was followed by a Revellers enjoying the hits at Electric Ireland’s 90s Power Party at Electric Picnic recently.

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Revellers at the Phone Charging tent.

Both The Vengaboys and 2 Unlimited (right) played at the 90s Power Party.

On the Venga Bus!

Electric Ireland sponsorship and digital teams with Mark McCabe (l-r): Lynne D’Arcy, Paul Stapleton, Edel McCarthy, Nicola O’Leary, Lisa Browne, Mark McCabe, Eoin Young, Lindsay Sharpe, Mischa McInerney, Niamh Ryan, Stephen McSweeney, Daryl Connolly, Connor McCarra.

The Vengaboys rock the crowd.

All ages got involved in the Electric Ireland tent!

The ‘Dance-Off’ ring.

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ESB CRICKET TEAM BSC FACILITIES STATIONERY SUPPLY STORE 8On Tuesday 31st March 2015 Facilities BSC opened their Stationery Supplies Store which is situated on the Second WINS WEBSTER CUP Floor of A Block in Room A227. By Tony Connell THE BSC STATIONERY store will stock everyday requirements for the BSC department. If the product is not in stock, we can order and normally have next-day delivery.

Opening Times: Mornings Monday – Thursday 9:30am to 12:00am Afternoons Monday – Thursday 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Before placing your order, check the list of products available to order and Back Row: Rahmat Ullah (Telecom Services); Killian Morgan (Trading); Bob Mullard (Trading); Mark Knowell (BSC); codes at supplies-team.ie Asim Mumtaz (ESBI); Vikas Bhagur (Bsc); Tony Connell(Bsc); Charlie Cronin (Ex Telecom Services). Front Row: Mick Finn (Telecom Services); Kiran Katya (BSC); Santosh Junugari ( BSC); Koustav Modak ( BSC); Niall To avail of this service, BSC staff can Duignan ( Telecom Services ). Lying down: Nicky Whelan (Security). choose one of the following options for ordering: Sinead Doyle, Bridie Kieran and Michael Aherne (Services Manager). A MOMENTOUS YEAR for the grand total of 78 … a below par • Call into room A227 and pick up sta­ ESB cricket team culminated with score. ESB went into bat, Asim tionery (note opening times above) winning the Webster Cup on 3rd Mumtaz hit 37 runs, with Kirin, • Phone ext. 7027838. Please leave a To assist with a speedy delivery the fol­ • Your Telephone number August against RTE. The cup was who also contributed 17, making message, contact number, details as per lowing information must be included in • Allocation Number/Cost Centre to named after ex staff member Wil­ up the total and the trophy was below your email/phone message: Charge. lie Webster who worked for many won. • Or email Stationery Stores.BSC • Your Name If you have any question or would like years in Head Office but unfortu­ A lot of people need to be (Business Service Centre) with the • Business Delivery Address more information, please contact Sta­ nately passed away over 20 years thanked for their efforts through­ items you require. • Items Required & Codes tionery Stores.BSC (Business Service ago. Willie, this victory is in mem­ out the season. Bajee who chose Centre) n ory of your good self. the team, the panel of 20-odd play­ The competition ran over a num­ ers who were involved, the many ber of months and was divided into coaches and trainer and also our Retirement Planning Seminar takes place two groups A and B, The winners patron Worker Director (Tony of each group went straight into the Merriman). final, in this case ESB and RTE. A special mention to Civil Ser­ RTE won the toss and decided vice cricket club and in particular to bat first. Five overs produced 16 to Darren Webster who presented runs mainly as a result of some fine the trophy on behalf of his late fa­ bowling by ESB. The biggest part­ ther. And also for his kind words nership in the innings was between about his father’s time spent in the John Kenny and Paul Crosby who ESB. We now have to try and de­ put on 39 runs; added to this was fend the trophy in 2016. Easier said a total of 29 wides which made a than done! n ESB Photo Challenge on Yammer

GET CLICKING...The ESB Photo Challenge on Yammer is a fortnightly competition for photographers of all abilities. Entry is just for fun and eve­ Pictured at a recent Retirement Planning Seminar, co-ordinated by Carmel Hosey, are (front row, l-r): Shan Keogh; Mary McEvoy; Kate Kennedy – ESB Trading, ryone is welcome. Here are some previous winners from the challenge... n Head Office; Mary Cherry; Della Grogan; Eileen O’Connor; Celine Macken – Athlone, Networks; Philomena McArdle. Back row (l-r): Carmel Hosey, Seminars Co-Ordinator, Recruitment & Staff Development, HR Operations, BSC; John McArdle, Carrickmacross, Networks; Peter Keogh, Finglas, Networks; Francie McEvoy, Drogheda, Networks; Kevin Macken; Ann Lonergan, Jim Lonergan, Aghada, G&WM; Mick Keogh, Leopardstown Rd., Networks; William O’Connor, Tralee, Networks; Colum Grogan, Broomhill Rd., Business Service Centre.

Photo taken by John Brady, winner of the ‘Extreme Close Photo taken by Gareth O’Brien, winner Up’ challenge. of the ‘Shadows’ challenge. Photo taken by Martin Lynch, winner of the ‘Steps’ challenge.

Pictured above (front row, l-r): Teresa Dillon, Valerie Cahill, Rosemary Nealon, Carol Gregg, Jacqueline O’Toole, Marie Quirke, Lily Maddock.

Photo taken by Geoff Hamilton, Back row (l-r): Billy Dillon, Head Office, Business Service Centre; Paul Cahill, Wilton, Networks; Arthur Goring, Drogheda, Networks; Peter Nolan, Head Photo taken by Conor Monks, Office, BSC; Rory Nealon, Drogheda, Networks; Eamonn Gregg, Head Office, Business Service Centre; Michael O’Toole, Leopardstown Rd., Networks; winner of the ‘Out of the Ordinary’ Photo taken by John winner of the ‘Movement’ challenge. William Quirke, Enniscorthy, Networks; John Maddock, Carlow, Networks; Carmel Hosey, Seminars Co-Ordinator, Business Service Centre. challenge. Lambert, winner of the ‘Opposites’.

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SHIELD (Powered by enviroMANAGER) Head Office Fire Drill takes place supporting a safer and environmentally A FIRE DRILL was held for all the emergency procedures. At the staff in Head Office complex on same time, Dublin Fire Brigade responsible business Wednesday 3rd June 2015 in con­ had one unit outside Head Office, junction with Dublin Fire Brigade. and one unit in the courtyard to­ At 11am the security gether with their incident com­ control room called mand unit. the emergency After the fire drill Derek services on 999 Cheevers demonstrated the inci­ and requested dent command unit to the Emer­ the fire bri­ gency Management team, security gade, who staff and BSC Safety Manager. were aware of Security staff just before fire drill It is a major achievement for Head the call to assist Back row (l-r): Paul Kirwan, Des Office Security to evacuate the full Hickey, Noel Hanlon, Darragh Tyrell, in the fire drill. Eduardo Laput. Front row (seated): building, which accommodates 1,250 Pictured above (l-r): Mark Beattie (Project Manager, SHIELD); Colm de Burca (Manager of Derek Cheevers, Joanna Adamczak and Jakub staff. Well done to all staff and visitors Moskalczuk. Group Safety and Sustainability); Pat O’Doherty Chief Fire Officer, for conducting themselves in a safe (Chief Executive); Pat Naughton (Executive Director Group People & Sustainability); and Ronan and two units of curity, addressed all staff and orderly manner as they evacu­ Collier (Group People & Sustainability). Pictured (l-r): Jim Murphy, Peter the fire brigade ar­ Murphy, Con Martin, Colm Bolger, in relation to the proce­ ated the complex, and also to the full rived at Head Of­ Malcolm Alexander. dures for the complex. He Security team for conducting this fire WE ARE NOW entering the last fice courtyard and spoke about safety in the drill in a professional manner. phase of the SHIELD project. The were highly visible home and thanked the Many thanks to Derek Cheevers risk, audit, law and data modules Pictured above (l-r): Pascal Walsh (GWM SHIELD as staff left the complex. The evac­ fire marshals on the work they do in and the Dublin Fire Brigade for their Business Implementation); Joe Scally (Safety along with the existing incident mod­ Support Manager, GWM); John Casey (SHQE uation was carried out in a planned their voluntary role. professional assistance. ule will be used by all businesses to Manager, Moneypoint, G&WM); Colm de Burca; and safe manner, block by block, Meanwhile the BSC Emergency Useful ‘lessons learned’ were re­ Richard Walshe (Safety Advisor, G&WM); and manage environmental, health and Ronan Collier. in order to avoid congestion at the Management Team and the co-ordi­ corded to be incorporated into the safety risks. traffic lights. nator of the Crisis Management Team emergency procedures of both the A great milestone was achieved At the assembly point in Mer­ met in the designated crisis room in Fire Brigade and the BSC Emergency on 12th August with the launch solution has made significant im­ n rion Square, Des Hickey, ESB Se­ 39 Merrion Square to initiate and test Management team. of SHIELD stage 2. Following the provements in transparency, tracea- launch was the celebratory event on bility and accountability for incidents 27th August to mark the successful across their businesses First Sharepoint 2013 Greg Ryan implementation of the solution and One of the key messages from the to extend a big thank you to all those day was the importance for each retires after involved. business to use the system in a con­ sites are live It was very well attended by peo­ sistent manner. The uniform tracking 44 years’ ple from across ESB, including mem­ of incidents and assigned work from THE ITS SHARE­ bers of the EDT, Safety & Environ­ recording through to completion in POINT 2013 ini­ service ment Managers from each business one system is paramount. In so doing, tiative will pro­ GREG RYAN, Electric Ireland unit as well as the project and busi­ ESB will provide assurance to staff vide enhanced Digital Team, celebrated his re­ ness teams. that their incidents are being investi­ collaboration ca­ th tirement on 6 August with his Speaking on the day Pat Naughton gated and acted upon appropriately. pabilities, supe­ family, colleagues and friends. praised the work of all involved in This will also help determine the root rior performance With a career spanning 44 years delivering a consolidated Environ­ causes of each and every incident and improved across many parts of ESB, Greg ment, Health and Safety solution to which will direct environment and reliability over spent many years in the Energy manage ESB’s key risks. He advised safety management to focus resources SharePoint 2007. With 265 Efficiency area where, amongst already seeing the benefits of the how SHIELD is part of a new mul­ where they are most needed. sites successfully going live many other successful energy move. tifaceted safety strategy which com­ The challenges ahead were men­ in September, users within initiatives, he ‘spearheaded’ the With 2,825 SharePoint 2007 sites mits to making ESB a safer place to tioned, including all the work re­ G&WM and Innovation are extremely successful Gold Shield across ESB to be migrated, the ini­ work. He welcomed the opportu­ quired by the SHIELD business unit Homes programme. tiative will run through nity that SHIELD presented to unify representatives. They will be respon­ Greg joined the Electric Ire­ to Christmas 2015. In­ business processes and emphasised sible for the transition of the new land Digital Team in 2011 and he formation, including the need to maintain the consistent modules into their business over the played a significant role in launch­ when the Business Units approach and use of the solution. next few months to ensure that by ing Electric Ireland’s new mobile are moving, training and Ronan Collier subsequently de­ January 2016 ESB will have a fully responsive website early this year. an example SharePoint tailed the five core modules of operational integrated Environment, Greg will be missed right across 2013 site, is available on SHIELD and highlighted the power­ Health and Safety management so­ Electric Ireland for his generosity the ITS SharePoint Help ful capability of having a fully inte­ lution providing key business ben­ of time, his friendship and his digi­ Hub [http://esbnet/share­ grated solution. efits.n tal skills within the Digital Team. point]. Michael Murray (Networks) and On behalf of all Greg’s col­ For more information please go to: http://esbnet/SHIELD You can contact the John Casey (Generation and Whole­ leagues across Electric Ireland, we THINK SAFETY, THINK SHIELD. team at sharepoint. sale Markets) also spoke of how the would like to wish him the very THINK ENVIRONMENT, THINK [email protected] or talk to transition from multiple disconnect­ best of luck in this very exciting SHIELD your Business Represent­ ed systems to an integrated SHIELD new phase of his life! n ative on the Project. n

Business Representatives

BSC Denise Enright

ESB Networks John Breen

Corporate Centre Adrienne Eacrett Pictured above (l-r): Michael Murray (Engagement Support G&WM and Innovation Robert Quinn Pictured at Greg’s retirement function on 6th August: Back Row (l-r): Gary McCafferty, Zach Salveta, Luke Manager); Sinead Fahy (Engagement Support, Networks); Pictured above (l-r): Pascal Walsh; Colm de Givens, John Dwane, Greg Ryan, Tim Wynne, Paul Colm de Burca; Marian O’Mahoney (Environment, Networks); Burca; Jerry O’Sullivan (Deputy Chief Executive); Electric Ireland Tim Hartnett Ryan, David O’Brien, Pat Germaine. Pascal Buckley (Manager SHQE Manager, Networks); Emer and Pat O’Doherty. Front Row (l-r): Eilish Logan, Nikki Ryan, Sally Ryan, Murphy (Public Safety Supervisor, Networks), and Ronan Collier. Business Change Manager Matt Delany Niamh Ryan, Emer Keenan.

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ESB NETWORKS IS working arrives to ESB Networks with Crimestoppers and an Gar­ FROM 14 OCTOBER 2015, ESB How will FOI requests be handled? are being provided with detailed da Síochána on a new campaign Networks Ltd. in its capacity as the The ESB Networks FOI Office is training on the FOI Act. Decision to combat the serious problem of Distribution System Operator, will based in Leopardstown Road, staffed makers and internal reviewers are metal theft. begin to receive Freedom of Infor­ by FOI Officer Laura Steerman and charged with locating and reviewing Metal theft affects large num­ mation (FOI) requests from the pub­ Senior Officer Deirdre Nevin. They records requested under FOI from bers of businesses and commu­ lic for processing by the FOI Office. can be contacted by email at foi@ their area and making decisions un­ nities across Ireland. Incidents The main principle behind free­ esbnetworks.ie or by phone at 01 der the FOI Act, supported by the include the theft of Y CAMPAIGN KINDLY SUPPORTED B In 2015 there have been 27,000 customers affected by dom of information legislation is 2996027. FOI Office, Legal, ITS and relevant electricity cables, cop­ metal theft with 81,000 hours lost to customers that people have a right to know The FOI Office acts as the gate­ support staff throughout the busi­ per wires, beer kegs, due to these power outages. about the activities of bodies cov­ keeper for all FOI requests. All in­ ness. white electrical goods, ered by the FOI Act, unless there is a formation requests citing the FOI FOI Requests involve specific pro­ road signs, letter boxes good reason for them not to. The Act Act received in the ESB Networks cedures and may involve charges to and goal posts. ESB HEY! WHO

TURNED OUTwercuts, impacting provides for this in two ways: firstly, business should be sent to the FOI the enquirer. Time is of the essence, Networks, Irish Rail, ommunities ds behind them.

THEMetal theft in Ireland affectsLIGHTS? everyone. It causes po ESB Networks Limited is obliged to Office immediately for processing. as the FOI Act establishes strict time- Eircom, Diageo, An on families, businesses and the economy. AND it puts our c in danger whenYour thieves vigilance leave canelectrical help stop hazar this. our call is FREE AND ANONYMOUS CRIMESTOPPERS. Y arda investigation. tion relating to metal theftormation call which significantly helps a G If you have informa eive a reward for inf publish certain information about its An electronic tracking system has lines to respond to requests. n Post and WEEE Ireland and you may rec Distribution System Operator (DSO) been developed to assist with man­ are some of the Irish activities; and secondly, members of aging requests and compliance with More information, including practical guidance, businesses affected by The Irish Crimestoppers Trust is supported by: the public are entitled to request and deadlines under the FOI Act. a short training video and answers to Frequently this problem. to receive information from the DSO FOI decision makers and internal Asked Questions is available at: http://esbmoss/ Of particular concern Crimestopper Metal Theft Senan Colleran, Manager Distribution campaign posters. about its licensed activities. reviewers have been appointed and sc.esbnetworks/FOI is the ongoing theft of & Customer Service, ESB Networks, at the launch of the Crimestoppers electrical cable from ESB campaign. Networks. • 48 live line thefts so far in 2015 local Garda Station or ESB Networks at • Approximately 140km of copper 1850 372 999. conductor stolen, valued at €3m, Senan Colleran, Head of Distribution costing €27m to replace and repair, and Customer Services, ESB Networks, since 2012 states: “The theft of live copper lines • At least three serious injuries and has been an issue for ESB Networks for one fatality linked to metal theft some time. Not only are the perpetra­ • 43 break-ins to ESB Networks sub­ tors of this illegal activity putting their stations in 2015 lives at risk, they are also endangering • Approximately 27,000 customers the lives of members of the public by lost supply as a result of these thefts, leaving potentially unsafe live network with 81,000 customer hours lost. after them. There is the extreme dan­ The campaign is calling on mem­ ger of severe injury or fatality when at­ bers of the public and in particular tempting to steal live electricity lines or those in the farming community with metal from ESB Networks High Volt­ overhead power lines on their land to age substations. This theft results in the be vigilant for suspicious activity and loss of electricity supply to customers to come forward with information, and causes significant inconvenience to to the Crimestoppers confidential tel­ our customers while the repair works Freedom of Information Decision Makers training session. ephone service at 1800 25 00 25, their are carried out by our crews.” n ESB NETWORKS PRICE REVIEW 4 (2016 – 2020)

EVERY FIVE YEARS ESB Networks On the 14th August 2015 CER pub- definitive opex and capex allowances submits to CER its proposed capital lished the draft Distribution System necessary to deliver a safe, reliable and and operational expenditure for the Operator (DSO), Transmission Asset efficient network. The allowances are next five years. The upcoming price Owner (TAO) and Transmission Sys- likely to be challenging and require review period covers 2016 – 2020. tem Operator (TSO) PR4 determina­ the business to perform even more In 2014 a PR4 team was established tion on their website www.cer.ie. This efficiently than in previous price re- to prepare the PR4 submission, cov­ provided customers, generators, sup- view periods to meet volume and unit ering PR3 (2010 – 2015) output per- pliers, system operators, professional cost targets. CER will also also aim to formance versus allowance and PR4 bodies and interested parties with four maintain end user price increases to a forecast work programme. weeks to review and engage on the minimum. Ensure Affordability Ensure a Safe, Ensure the networks The team sought to ensure that the draft determination. ESB Networks As ESB Networks relies heavily on for the customer Reliable & Efficient business is financeable overall PR4 submission was a bal­ also made a submission seeking some external borrowings the determina­ Network – Adequate return (WACC) changes to the draft determination. anced proposal focused on delivering tion must provide the business with – Adequate rating metrics a safe, reliable and affordable elec- The consultation period concluded the revenue (which is made up of op­ tricity supply for our customers and on the 14th September and CER are erating cost recovery, return on the the economy. The three key areas of currently finalising the overall PR4 asset base (WACC) and depreciation years. consultation process to achieve the focus can be seen in the illustration outcome. CER’s final determination cost recovery) necessary to finance the At the time of writing ESB Networks best determination outcome for both to the right. should provide ESB Networks with networks business over the next five is engaging with CER as part of the ESB Networks and the customer. n

24-25_EM_NW_Oct-Nov 15_v3.indd 24 02/10/2015 11:24 Oct/Nov 2015 • www.esb.ie/em ESB NETWORKS LTD 25 ESB NETWORKS ESB Networks Vehicle Maintenance & CAMPAIGNS TO announces new Repair – Legislation - SI 348 sponsorship VEHICLE MAINTENANCE & Re­ turn providing details of all vehicle PROMOTE SAFETY pair Legislation recently introduced inspections, repairs and mainte­ of RTE Radio 1 and now being enforced, has major nance to the RSA is required. AMONG OUR CHILDREN implications for ESB Networks and all • All vehicle inspections, repairs and Weather other fleet operators. ESB Networks maintenance must be undertaken 8 Back to School campaign with Road Safety Authority currently has approximately 2,000 by suitably qualified people ON TUESDAY 1ST September ESB vehicles and 100 trailers which are • Penalties for non compliance. ESB Networks has partnered with the Networks commenced our sponsor­ subject to this legislation. For ESB Networks, ensuring com­ Speaking at the Launch of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) to promote ship of RTE Radio 1 Weather. The implications of this new legisla­ pliance will be challenging, as it will ‘Back to School’ Campaign, road safety among our youngest road A 10-second ESB Networks safety tion include: require a further two scheduled trips Gerry Mooney, Manager Safe­ users and their families, in our 'Back to message is now played before every • Regular inspections of fleet, at to our fleet garages or external suppli­ ty & Organisational Transfor­ School' campaign. weather bulletin on RTE Radio 1 maximum intervals of 13 weeks; ers each year. For each Business Line mation, ESB Networks, said: RSA and ESB Networks urge parents, “This is a very important ini­ All of the safety messages em­ shorter intervals, where terrain, supervisor, presenting vehicles and guardians and teachers to make road tiative for ESB Networks. We phasise ESB Networks’ emergency excessive mileage, wear and tear equipment in accordance with fleet safety a priority and put in place a school are delighted to be part of this phone number 1850 372 999 and ask and age are an issue. Any defects maintenance schedules will be even gateway safety policy to ensure the safety project, with RSA, ensuring our audience to Stay Safe in various identified must be repaired as soon more critical than heretofore. of all children. that our youngest and most situations. as reasonably practicable. Training on the Daily Vehicle Safe­ RSA and ESB Networks have teamed vulnerable road users are 1. Fallen Wires • Daily Vehicle Safety Checks to be ty Check will be undertaken in con­ up to distribute 85,500 high visibility clearly visible on the roads, 2. Overhead wires ( tall machinery) done by the person planning to junction with the November Safety vests free to every child starting school when walking or cycling to 3. Leisure/outdoor activity drive on the day before driving Briefing. this year. Schools can now register on- school. It also reflects ESB 4. Work Safety (underground Elec­ commences; line for the RSA’s ‘Back to School’ road Networks’ ongoing commit­ tricity Cables) • Anyone driving a fleet vehicle must For more information email esbroadsafetybureau@ safety packs, which will be sent to pri­ ment to promoting safety ESB Networks safety message is receive training on how to conduct esb.ie or visit the ESB Road Safety Bureau Website: mary schools nationwide over the coming for all, at all times. We will being played on RTE Radio 1 a daily walk around check and this http://esbnet/esbroadsafetybureau/. months. build on this initiative further • 17 times each day training must be recorded. To register online for your RSA packs, though our electrical safety • 34 times per weekend • Any defects identified arising from or for further road safety information for education program (Stay Safe, • 476 times per month. a Daily Vehicle Safety Check must parents, teachers and students, visit www. Stay Clear) to schools”. ESB Networks safety messages be repaired as soon as reasonably rsa.ie/backtoschool n will reach a total adult audience of practicable. 1.36 million nationwide, an average • Complete records of all vehicle in­ of 47 times per month. spections, repairs and maintenance These targeted messages highlight must be retained and an annual re­ the relevant risks for the time of year and for the target audiences, ie builders, farmers, general public and children. n

Above: Wheel check. Vehicle Safety Check - it only takes a minute.

Gerry Mooney, Manager Safety & Organisational Transformation, ESB Networks, promoting safety to some of our younger road users. 'Stay Safe, Stay Clear' electrical safety education programme

AS PART OF our ongoing Safe­ CompetitionPoster prizes to be won by junior Vehicle Equipment Defect Report book. ty program, ESB Networks is and senior classes, with re­ Tyre tread depth test. engaging children in electrical gional and national win­ safety through our ‘Stay Safe, NEVER FLY A KITE ners. Prize winners will be NEAR OVERHEAD Stay Clear with ESB Networks’ WIRES announced by 31st Decem­ ESB North West Golf Society electrical safety education pro- NEVER CLIMB ber 2015. Winning entries TREES NEAR NEVER FISH recognises success in Special Olympics OVERHEAD NEAR OVERHEAD gramme. ESB Networks has WIRES WIRES will be showcased in a cal­ created lesson plans, interac­ endar sent to every primary ON FRIDAY 28TH August the ESB tive games and competitions to school in the Republic of North West Region Golf Society held its be included on the curriculum Ireland. Captain's Day, at Strandhill Golf Club for primary schools. ESB Networks Safety in Co. Sligo. There was a very good at­ STAY AWAY With The ‘Stay Safe, Stay Clear FROM PLACES NEVER Specialists will also visit a tendance at the outing, with 38 partici­ MARKED WITH A APPROACH with ESB Networks’ pro- DANGER SIGN A FALLEN number of primary schools pants, including Margaret Carr, (sister WIRE, TELL gramme is being sent to all AN ADULT to talk to the pupils about of Peter Carr, ESB Networks, Sligo). 3,500 primary schools in Sep­ NEVER CLIMB safety around electric­ Margaret recently returned from Los A PYLON tember 2015. Lessons plans FANTASTIC ity and the ‘Stay Safe, Stay Angeles, after winning a Gold Medal PRIZES TO

relating to electrical safety and BE WON! Clear with ESB Networks’ in Golf in the Special Olympics. She the competitions will be avail­ programme. proudly displayed her medal on the day. ENTERING IS QUICK AND EASY! able on www.esbnetworks.ie/ Society Captain Kieran Moriarty made Prize Winners at ESB NW Region Captain's Create a poster sharing one of the Post or email your entry to us Day pictured with Special Olympics Gold Medal safety tips above Stay Safe, Stay Clear with ESB Networks, One of our 'Stay Safe, Stay Clear' education. There are fantastic Real Nation, Fumbally Court, Fumbally Lane, Dublin 8 a special presentation to Margaret to Winner Margaret Carr. Fill out your entry form e: [email protected] t: (01) 522 4852 posters for schools. To access lesson plans relating to safety and this competition Deadline for entries is Friday, please visit: www.esbnetworks.ie/education mark her wonderful achievement. 16th October 2015

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24-25_EM_NW_Oct-Nov 15_v3.indd 25 02/10/2015 11:24 26 Oct/Nov 2015 www.esb.ie/em WINTER DRIVING CHECKS HEALTH & HABITAT By Grainne Coogan Image in-box a selection of your photography 1. 2. DRIVING DURING THE screen-wash to prevent winter months means driv­ freezing. ing in more hours of darkness • Use your lights to maxim­ and poorer weather condi- ise your visibility. Head­ tions.These simple checks can lights and taillights should make for a safer journey: be clean and in working order. Only use fog lights Servicing in foggy conditions and 3. Have your vehicle fully ser­ don’t forget to turn them viced at the beginning of win­ off after they have been ter or at least winter checked, used in fog and mist. particularly your battery. It • Keep your distance. Re­ has to work much harder in member; only 'a fool breaks the winter and can fail com­ the two-second rule'. Say pletely on a very cold morn­ it twice in wet conditions ing if it’s weak. and up to 10 times in icy • Check your tyres…they or snowy conditions. Leave are your only contact with yourself more time to com­ the road. Car tyres should plete the journey. be above the minimum le­ • Keep up to date. Listen to gal thread depth of 1.6mm local weather and traffic 4. but need to be changed be­ reports. Pay heed to the fore they get this worn.The weather warnings alerting 5. RSA advises replacing tyres drivers of unsafe and dan­ when they reach 3mm. The gerous driving conditions. less tread depth you have, • Beware of 'Black Ice'. the longer it will take you Black Ice is one of winter’s to stop. biggest hazards as it is dif­ • Visibility – make sure that ficult to see. Watch out for you can see. Carry a de­ sheltered/shaded areas icer and screen scraper on roads, under trees and in the car. Wipers need to near high walls. n be checked for wear and tear, and replaced if nec­ For more information email esbroad­ essary. Ensure that your [email protected] or visit the windscreen washer bottle ESB Road Safety Bureau Website: 1. Squirrel in a suburb in Chicago by Michael Hughes 2. Rooftop garden in West Clare by Christine Moloney 3. Beehive in Ballycoolin is filled – use high strength http://esbnet/esbroadsafetybureau/. by Tony Carroll 4. Niagara Falls by Frank McAnulla 5. Three Phase Power by Kevin Grace.

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you are pregnant please read the HSE leaflet: “Flu vaccine – information for pregnant women”

When should you get the flu vaccine? Vaccination should take place in September and October.

ST PATRICK’S CREDIT to Christmas time! Form available How long does it take for the vaccine UNION (ESB STAFF) LTD. online. to work? Don’t forget that on Sunday, 25 The vaccine starts to work within two Don’t forget the closing date for October 2015, at 02:00am clocks weeks. receipt of completed application are turned backward 1 hour. Sunrise forms for the Alan Gallagher Third and sunset will be about one hour What can expect after vaccination? Level Education Award is Friday 16th earlier on 25 Oct 2015 than the day The most common side effects are mild October. Please apply online at www. before. There will be more light in and may include soreness, redness or stpatrickscu.ie the morning! swelling where the injection was given. Don’t forget our flexible Education Don’t forget your Credit Union Headache, fever, aches and tiredness Loan to help pay for ongoing Third is here to provide you with a fast, may occur. Some people may have mild Level Costs. 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ICA 8 As the evenings draw in, curl up with some reassuring APPLE, MAPLE comfort food! AND PECAN HOW TO ENTER COMPETITIONS IN EM TARTLETS The closing date for all competitions is November 11th. at the standard rate and winners will be selected at random. Serves 6 Competitions, except where specified, are open to all readers. Should you be chosen as the winner of the competition, you There are two ways to enter competitions in EM. will receive a phone call to the mobile phone you used to send over a medium-high heat. your entry. Please note that received texts will not have an auto Brown the pancetta for 2 medium Granny 1 SMS from your mobile phone response but you will be included in the draw. Numbers for Each competition has a number associated with it. 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Meanwhile, slice the pork 3 tbsp maple syrup, plus Important: You must use the above format, and must ensure Send your answer along with your name and address, clearly slightly. into 2cm slices. Lay flat on extra to serve that there is a space between the number and your answer, indicating which competition you are entering by using the 5. Mix together the melted and between your answer and your name. Entries not above numbers on the envelope to EM, ESB Corporate Com­ the chopping board and 4 tbsp pecans, coarsely matching the above format will not be recognised. You will munications, 27 Lwr Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 2. butter and syrup and brush still be charged for the message. All messages are charged season with salt and pepper. chopped over the apples. Sprinkle over PORK TENDERLOIN Remove the vegetables 2 tbsp golden caster sugar the tartlets. WITH SAGE AND and pancetta from the pan 1 tsp ground cinnamon NEW APP FOR EM COMPETITIONS 6. Mix together the sugar and PANCETTA and set aside. Arrange the You may now also simply press button A, B or C on your smart-phone to cinnamon and sprinkle over the enter these three competitions! Serves 4 pork in the pan in a single To serve: tartlets. If you’ve not already done so, why not download TapStak and use it to create layer. Cook for five minutes Vanilla ice cream 7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or your text response at the tap of a button? TapStak, an Irish innovation and a world 2 tbsp olive oil without flipping until a light until the pastry is puffed and first, may be downloaded from Google Play or the Apple iTunes Store. 50g pancetta crust forms. 1. Preheat the oven to golden and the apples are soft We’d like to make it the best it can be, so please contact us [email protected] 3 shallots, finely chopped 3. Turn over the pork slices. 180°C/160° fan/gas mark 4. New with any suggestions or enquires. and nicely carmelised. 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped Add the vegetables and Line a large baking tray with 8. Serve warm with a scoop of 2 tbsp fresh sage leaves, pancetta back to the pan parchment paper. vanilla ice cream and a bit of COMPETITION WINNERS – Oct / Nov 2015 chopped around the meat, then stir in 2. Mix the apple slices treatments at Preen Beauty CROSSWORDS €100 SHOPPING 2 tbsp sundried tomatoes extra maple syrup. EM COMPETITION 1 Mark Daly Salon on Dame Street in Dublin) VOUCHER the wine, cream and some together with the lemon juice Muriel Keane (The winner receives an Mary McDonnell in oil seasoning. Bring to the boil, in a large bowl. (The winner receives a two- overnight stay with dinner at the CROSSWORDS €200 SHOPPING Tomás O’Broin Per serving: 464kcals, 31.6g fat night stay with dinner on one Hilton Dublin Airport Hotel) VOUCHER 650g pork tenderloin then reduce the heat and 3. Dust a work surface with a Marie Burke (9g saturated), 41.9g carbs, 11g evening at the Sheraton Hotel, Sean Nolan Salt and black pepper simmer for 15-20 minutes, bit of flour and lightly roll out Athlone) EM COMPETITION 3 Breda Fitzgibbon sugars, 5.3g protein, 3.2g fibre, 120ml white wine uncovered, until the sauce the puff pastry. Slice into six Antoinette Manning Aidan O’Connor 0.19g sodium EM COMPETITION 2 (The winner receives two 120ml cream thickens. squares, then mark a border Last issue’s crossword solutions To serve Per serving: 436kcals, 20.2g CROSSWORD 1: Across 1. Finger food 6. Stag 10. Angle 11. Acetylene 12. Stately 15. Lemon 17. Otto 18. Tram Creamy mashed potato 19. Naomi 21. Cyanide 23. Pieta 24. Mesh 25. Nave 26. Allot 28. Respect 33. Horsehair 34. Armed 35. Reek 36. fat (5.6g unsaturated), 7.4g Download the Easy Food App for Asparagus Carelessly Down 1. Flat 2. Nightmare 3. Event 4. Frail 5. Oven 7. Therm 8. Green light 9. Cyclone 13. 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