Media Releases

All the latest news from Gas Networks Ireland

March 09, 2022

Gas Networks Ireland welcomes European Commission’s call for more affordable, secure and sustainable energy

Gas Networks Ireland welcomes the European Commission’s new RePowerEU plan to reduce the Europe Union’s dependence on Russian fossil fuels by diversifying gas supplies and speeding up the roll-out of renewable gases.

January 2022 Gas Demand Statement

With a drop in mean temperatures and people around the country returning to offices and school after the Christmas holidays, gas demand in January was up almost 11% on December.

Gas Networks Ireland suspends works in Waterford

As the safety of our staff, customers and the public is paramount, we have temporarily suspended all works, except for emergency repairs, in Waterford while the status red weather warnings are in place.

Storm safety message from Gas Networks Ireland

As the operator of Ireland’s gas network, Gas Networks Ireland would like to reassure its 710,000 customers that it does not anticipate any disruption to gas supplies during the forecasted storms.

€10,500 fine imposed for gas meter tampering in Kildare

Gas Networks Ireland has welcomed the strong ruling and significant fine imposed in a case relating to the unlawful interference with a gas meter at an address on Green Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare.

Dublin student wins national carbon monoxide safety competition

Sophie O’Driscoil from 5th class in Scoil Chaitríona Cailíní National School, Coolock, won a nationwide poster competition to raise awareness of carbon monoxide and the dangers that it can pose in our homes.

Gas Networks Ireland welcomes Government’s announcement

Gas Networks Ireland welcomes Minister Ryan’s statement in relation to the provision of more than 1,100 MW of new gas-fired power generation to enhance Ireland’s energy security.

2021 Annual Gas Demand Statement

Gas remained the backbone of Ireland’s energy mix in 2021, generating 46% of Ireland’s electricity; 43% on an all-island basis.

December 2021 Gas Demand Statement

Gas powered more than half of the island of Ireland’s electricity demand on St Stephen’s Day, but it was wind that closed the year on a high, providing 64% of the electricity demand on a windy New Year’s Eve.

Gas Distributors for Sustainability welcomes new President

Gas Networks Ireland’s Chief Operating Officer, Denis O’Sullivan, this week attended the Gas Distributors for Sustainability (GD4S) Annual General Assembly.