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October 22, 2020

Gas Networks Ireland reminds contractors to 'Dial Before You Dig' during Construction Safety Week

This Construction Safety Week, Gas Networks Ireland is reminding contractors to put safety first and always ‘Dial Before You Dig’.

Gas Networks Ireland temporarily limits indoor works

In line with the Government’s Plan for Living with COVID-19 and the introduction of Level 3 public health restrictions in all counties, Gas Networks Ireland has temporarily limited some of its activities throughout the country.

BioWILL project to look at medicinal, packaging, fertiliser and energy potential of willow as a crop

BioWILL is a Interreg NWE funded project focusing on Integrated "Zero Waste" Biorefinery utilising all fractions of Willow feedstock for the production of high to medium based Bio-Chemicals/Materials, Renewable Energy in the form of Bio Methane production and Natural Fertilisers.

August Gas Demand Report

Demand for gas from pharmaceutical manufacturing and tourism industries has recovered over the last two months and is now ahead of 2019 levels.

Gas Networks Ireland’s Managing Director meets EU Energy Commissioner

Gas Networks Ireland’s Managing Director, Denis O’Sullivan, together with CEOs from six other leading EU gas distributors, who are members of Gas for Sustainability (GD4S), met (virtually) this morning with EU Energy Commissioner, Ms Kadri Simson.

Dungarvan student wins national gas safety competition

Mia Cuddihy from 6th class in Scoil Mhuire Abbeyside National School, Dungarvan, Waterford, won a nationwide poster competition to raise awareness of carbon monoxide and the dangers that it can pose in our homes.

New mobile command centre for managing major gas incidents

Gas Networks Ireland’s new investment is one they hope they rarely have to use.

Gas Networks Ireland growing sustainably and responsibly

Gas Networks Ireland has reduced its carbon footprint by 27% over the last decade, according to the company’s 2019 Sustainability Report released today, Wednesday 19 August 2020.

Staycations drive tourism recovery with gas demand up 57% in hotels

Gas demand from hospitality, leisure and supporting industries rose by more than 50% in July according to figures released today by Gas Networks Ireland, with gas demand from hotels up 57%.

Gas Networks Ireland temporarily limits indoor works in Kildare, Offaly and Laois

In line with the Government’s extra public health measures and reintroduction of restrictions in Kildare, Offaly and Laois, Gas Networks Ireland has limited some of its activities in these areas.