Since 1 January 2014, Irish Water has statutory responsibility for all aspects of water services planning, delivery and operation at national, regional and local levels, including staffing arrangements. The Managing Director of Irish Water was appointed by the Board of Bord Gáis Éireann (now Ervia), and his remuneration was approved by the then Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, with the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, following consultation with the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources.
In line with all other Irish Water employees that transferred directly from local government to the utility, superannuation terms were determined on the basis of being no less favourable than those that would have applied had they remained to retirement in their previous employments.
In accordance with his Contract of Employment, the Managing Director of Irish Water’s retirement terms and conditions are determined by the Company and are a matter for Irish Water. Irish Water has established a dedicated team to deal with representations and queries from public representatives. They may be contacted via email at oireachtasmembers@water.ie or by telephone on 1890 578 578.