Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 November 2014
162. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will appoint a representative of craft workers from local authorities (details supplied) to the board of Irish Water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43467/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Water Services Act 2013 provided for the establishment of Irish Water as a subsidiary of Bord Gáis Éireann (BGE) and that the new company should be formed and registered under the Companies Acts. The Memorandum and Articles of Association, which were adopted by Irish Water on its incorporation in July 2013, provide that the appointment of directors to the Board of Irish Water is the responsibility of the Board of BGE (now Ervia) with the approval of the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government and the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. The appointment of directors to Irish Water by Ervia must be in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Acts and with the Memorandum and Articles of Association of Irish Water.
