Media Releases

All the latest news from Gas Networks Ireland

February 07, 2025

Suspended prison sentence for gas meter tampering in Laois

Friday, February 7, 2025: An individual with an address at Portarlington, Co. Laois, was given a four month suspended prison sentence in respect of the offence of unlawful interference with a gas meter owned by or operated by Gas Networks Ireland at Portlaoise Circuit Court recently.

October 16, 2023

Storm Babet safety message from Gas Networks Ireland

As the operator of Ireland’s gas network, Gas Networks Ireland would like to reassure its 720,000 customers that it does not anticipate any disruption to gas supplies during Storm Babet.

New report finds Offaly renewable hydrogen hub could cut carbon emissions by 1,173 tonnes annually

Strategically located where an abundance of renewable energy generation, the national gas network and the electricity grid meet; Rhode Green Energy Park is earmarked to be one of the first hydrogen demonstration hubs in the country.

Overall gas demand fell by 13% in September

Gas demand fell by 13% in September compared to the same month last year. This September was a very mild, sunny and wet month that brought everything from heatwaves to the first named storm of the season.

Storm Agnes safety message from Gas Networks Ireland

As the operator of Ireland’s gas network, Gas Networks Ireland would like to reassure its 720,000 customers that it does not anticipate any disruption to gas supplies during Storm Agnes.

No disruption to the continuity of gas supplies on the national gas network expected

Gas Networks Ireland is working with GMC to ensure that contingency arrangements are in place to manage any emerging issues on the gas network.

Overall gas demand fell by 21% while wind energy’s contribution to electricity generation jumped 84% in August compared to last year

In a mild and changeable August, gas demand dropped by 2% on July and fell by 21% when compared to August last year.

Irish biomethane could replace a quarter of natural gas on the nation’s network

New report finds biomethane could reduce carbon emissions by almost 4M tonnes a year.

Jedward confirm that they are not breaking up, but urge you not to risk it all

Despite Edward Grimes, one half of Jedward, hinting on the duo’s social media channels that they might be breaking up (#Jexit), fans need not worry as it is all part of a new public safety campaign to highlight the importance of using a Registered Gas Installer (RGI).

Overall Gas Demand Fell by 20% in July Compared to Last Year

In one of Ireland’s wettest Julys on record, gas demand decreased by 20% compared to July last year, and by 8% when compared to June.

Gas demand falls 10% month-on-month

Overall Ireland’s demand for gas in June fell by 10% when compared to May, and fell by 9% on the same period last year.