High Court orders disclosure in alleged ESB cash payments case

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The High Court ordered two companies to disclose information about alleged cash payments sought by ESB employees, in a ruling reported on 16 October 2023.

The order requires Richmond Homes and Arkmount Construction to provide the names of all people alleged to have sought or received payments, along with the dates and amounts. The judge was not satisfied that the ESB had shown the need for other information it sought. The allegations concern electrical works at housing developments in Rush, Malahide and Baldoyle, and are the subject of a Garda investigation. The ESB intends to take proceedings against the individuals; the matter is due to return to court for final orders, including on costs.