EirGrid plc

Legal basis: S.I. No. 445/2000 - European Communities (Internal Market in Electricity) Regulations 2000, Part 11
Maximum Number of Positions: 10
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (3), Male (5)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (38%), Male (62%)
Notes: The Chief Executive of EirGrid is an ex officio member. Term of office: 5 years. One Elected Employee member.

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Brendan Tuohy 12/11/2019 12/11/2024 11/11/2027 Chairperson Ministerial Reappointment
Cathal Marley 01/04/2025 31/03/2030 CEO Ex Officio
Deirdre Merriman 22/12/2024 21/12/2029 Board Member Elected Employee Member
Ivan Schuster 27/03/2024 26/03/2029 Board Member Ministerial Appointment
James Nyhan 19/10/2022 18/10/2027 Board Member Ministerial Appointment
Pauline Walsh 03/05/2023 02/05/2028 Board Member Ministerial Appointment
Rosa M Sanz GarcĂ­a 23/05/2022 22/05/2027 Board Member Ministerial Appointment
Tom Coughlan 01/07/2018 01/07/2023 30/06/2026 Board Member Ministerial Appointment