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L1 Commissioners conference debut THE NEWSPAPER FOR ESB Aug/Sept 2014 www.esb.ie/em PAGE 23 News Innovation Generation & Wholesale Markets BSC & Electric Ireland ESB Networks Ltd PAGE 02 PAGE 08 PAGE 13 PAGE 20 PAGE 23 Top stories in brief ESB in partnership with GLEN ESB Chief Executive, Pat O'Doherty announced ESB's official partnership with GLEN - Gay Lesbian Equality Network by becoming a member of GLEN's Diversity Champions Programme in June. ESB's Sustainability Report paints a picture of progress The 2013 Sustainability Report, launched in July, highlights the key achievements that we have made in 2013 in embedding sustainability in the business. ESB hosts EPRI international conference The Summit was hosted by ESB in Dublin from 2nd - 5th June providing utilities from around the world with a unique opportunity to share their views on the challenges and opportunities facing the energy sector. Turlough Hill 40th Anniversary Celebrations. A Gala Concert took place in the cavern at the station to mark this special event. See pages 13-15. 8 'Fibre-to-the-building' technology to deliver world-leading speeds ESB AND VODAFONE have signed an innovative joint venture agreement to invest €450 million in building a 100% fibre-to-the-building broadband network offering speeds from 200 Mbps to 1000 Mbps, propelling Ireland into the ranks of the world's fastest broadband countries. Ireland will also become the first country in Europe to utilise existing electricity infrastructure on a nationwide basis to deploy fibre directly into homes and businesses, initially reaching 500,000 premises in 50 towns. The fibre will be deployed on ESB's existing overhead and underground infrastructure, ensuring a fast and cost efficient roll-out to every county in Ireland and reversing the digital divide between the capital and regional towns. With recent data from ComReg, the Irish telecoms regulator, showing that 43% of fixed broadband customers in Ireland receive speeds of 10 Mbps or less, direct access to 100% fibre broadband of up to one gigabit per second will transform the internet experience of small and medium businesses (SME), remote workers and consumers. This will help regional areas to compete more effectively for investment and jobs, and SMEs to work more efficiently, enhance their online presence and reach new markets and customers. Consumers will enjoy innovations ranging from home entertainment to e-health and virtual education. Home working will also become a real option for more people, helping Ireland to develop its smart economy. With global internet traffic set to triple in the next five years , the speed and reliability delivered by 100% fibre broadband will ensure Irish customers can lead the digital lives they want. continued on page 8 We chart the progress of the plant construction in month 22 of 39. BSC Annual Staff Conference Over 360 staff attended the BSC Conferene which was held recently. The theme of the conference was 'Customer Leadership'. Jerry O'Sullivan. THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE Pat O'Doherty has announced the appointment of Jerry O'Sullivan as Deputy Chief Executive with effect from the end of September. The announcement was made at the July GBM on 23rd July. Jerry will replace Brid Horan who has been Deputy Chief Executive since May 2013. continued on page 3 Safety conference energises ESB Networks safety strategy The conference has been judged a major success by all at the event. In attendance were 320 safety leaders from across all of ESB Networks. ESB International hosts delegation from Vietnam ESB International has hosted a delegation from EVNNPT, the National Transmission Company in Vietnam, in Stephen Court. Issn no. 0790-7508 ESB and Vodafone to invest €450 million in 100% fibre broadband network New Deputy Chief Executive Constructing Carrington the story continues http://www.esb.ie/em

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