Gas Regulation Act 2013

Directors of network company

7. (1) The number of directors of the network company shall not be less than 4.

(2) A person shall not be appointed or act as a director of the network company if he or she is a director or an officer of a company or other body corporate which engages, within or outside the State, in—

(a) the supply of natural gas,

(b) the shipping of natural gas,

(c) the production of natural gas,

(d) the supply of electricity, or

(e) the generation of electricity.

(3) Subject to sections 8 to 12 , the appointment of a director of the network company and the termination of such an appointment shall not be valid or effectual unless made with the prior approval of the Minister having consulted with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.