About us

Information About Gas Networks Ireland

Who we are and what we do

Gas Networks Ireland is a subsidiary of Ervia. Ervia is a commercial semi-state company with responsibility for the delivery of gas infrastructure and services in Ireland. Read more about what we do.

Governance/Management Arrangements

The Board of Gas Networks Ireland currently consists of eight non-executive members and the Chief Executive Officer who are appointed by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. They are:

  • Kevin Toland (Chairperson)
  • Fiona Egan, Director
  • Saoirse Fahey, Director
  • Keith Harris, Director
  • Sean Hogan, Director
  • Geraldine Kelly, Director
  • Cathal Marley, Director/Chief Executive Officer
  • Joe O’ Flynn, Director
  • Keara Robins, Director

Protected Disclosures

The mechanisms whereby Gas Networks Ireland’s employees and management may raise concerns, or make disclosures in the public interest, in accordance with the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 (as Amended), is outlined in the Ervia Group Protected Disclosures Policy which is available here Protected Disclosures Policy.

Section 22 of the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 (as Amended) requires public bodies to publish an Annual Report relating to protected disclosures made under the Act.

In accordance with this requirement, Gas Networks Ireland confirms that in the year ended 31 December 2021, one protected disclosure was made. The matter was reported and investigated in accordance with Ervia’s Protected Disclosures Policy.

In accordance with this requirement, Gas Networks Ireland confirms that in the year ended 31 December 2020, there were no protected disclosures to report.

In accordance with this requirement, Gas Networks Ireland confirms that in the year ended 31 December 2019, there were no protected disclosures to report.

In accordance with this requirement, Gas Networks Ireland confirms that in the year ended 31 December 2018, there were two protected disclosures reported which are currently under investigation.

In accordance with this requirement, Gas Networks Ireland confirms that in the year ended 31 December 2017, there were no protected disclosures to report.

Corporate Plans, Policies and Strategies

Annual Report & Audited Financial Statements

View the Annual Report

Executive Team

  • Cathal Marley, Chief Executive Officer
  • Bobby Gleeson, Chief Operations Officer (acting)
  • Edwina Nyhan, Director of Strategy & Regulation (maternity leave)
  • Brian Mullins, Director of Strategy & Regulation (acting)
  • Ian O’Flynn, Director of Business Services
  • Ronan Galwey, Chief Financial Officer
  • David Kelly, Director of Customer and Business Development
  • Nicola McSweeney, Director of People
  • Claire Madden, Chief Legal Officer

Pay/Grading Structures

Base Saleries Number of People

Less than 40000

 17
40000 - 49999 61
50000 - 59999 119
60000 - 69999 129
70000 - 79999 73
80000 - 89999 65

90000 - 99999

 30

100000 - 120000

 32

Greater than 120000

 18

Source: Updated May 2022

Locations and Contact Details for the Organisation

Contact Details & Office Locations

Code of Practice