Gas Networks Ireland

Legal basis: Section 7A of the Gas Regulation Act 2013 (as amended)
Maximum Number of Positions: 9
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (4), Male (5)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (44%), Male (56%)
Notes: Under the Act, the Board shall consist of at least 5 and not more than 9 directors (including its chairperson and the chief executive officer); the Chief Executive Officer is an ex officio Director. The Gas (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2024 provided for the integration of Ervia into Gas Networks Ireland and it provided a primary legislative basis for appointments to the GNI Board.

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Cathal Marley 01/06/2024 Director Ex officio for the duration of Mr Marley’s appointment as CEO of GNI
Fiona Egan 01/06/2024 11/07/2027 Director Formerly Ervia Board member. PAS process for appointment to Ervia Board on 12/07/2022.
Geraldine Kelly 01/06/2024 12/10/2024 11/10/2029 Director Formerly Ervia Board member. PAS process for appointment to Ervia Board on 12/10/2021.
John Curran 18/09/2024 17/09/2028 Director PAS Process
Keara Robbins 01/06/2024 31/12/2026 Director Formerly Ervia Board member. PAS process for appointment to Ervia Board on 01/01/2023.
Keith Harris 01/06/2024 04/07/2025 Director Formerly Ervia Board member. PAS process for appointment to Ervia Board on 05/07/2016.
Kevin Toland 01/06/2024 31/12/2027 Chairperson Formerly Ervia Board member. PAS process for appointment to Ervia Board on 01/01/2023.
Saoirse Fahey 01/06/2024 31/12/2027 Director Formerly Ervia Board member. PAS process for appointment to Ervia Board on 01/01/2023.
Sean Hogan 01/06/2024 19/01/2025 Director Formerly Ervia Board member. PAS process for appointment to Ervia Board on 20/01/2015.