Ervia Board Decisions

A summary of decisions taken by the Board of Ervia since October 2015 is set out below:

Ervia Board Meeting dated 20 February 2024

The Board agreed to:

approve the publication of an updated Modern Slavery Agreement for 2023 for Gas Networks Ireland and GNI (UK) Limited;
approve a further extension of Interim Access Arrangements for the Mayo/Galway Telecoms Project.
approve the 2024 Balanced Scorecard.

Ervia Board Meeting dated 30 January 2024

The Board agreed to:

approve an Amendment to Corrib Financial Security;
approve the Gas Networks Ireland Risk Appetite;
note the post project review of the PC 3 polythelene in porches project; and
approve the appointment of the Chief Legal Officer as the Legal Entity Appointed Representative (LEAR) for Ervia.

Ervia Board Meeting dated 28 November 2023

The Board agreed to:

approve the Gas Networks Ireland budget proposal for 2024;
approve the capital commitments budget 2024 for Gas Networks Ireland;
approve an extension of the Interim Arrangement Agreement between GNI and GNI(UK) for access to the South North pipeline;
approve a revised Expenditure and Contract Approvals Policy (PD03); and
approve an Ervia Defined Benefit pension increase.

Ervia Board Meeting dated 27 October 2023

The Board agreed to:

approve a capital budget to replace domestic metres;
approve the disposal of two sites by open market sale to the highest bidder;
approve estimated limits for balancing gas transactions for 2024 and 2025;
approve the delegation of authority to any member of the GNI executive to execute a works licence under hand;
approve a revised GNI Constitution for Integration and a delegation of authority to effect certain matters in connection with Ervia Integration; and
approve remuneration terms for two GNI Executive appointments.

Ervia Board Meeting dated 29 September 2023

The Board agreed to:

approve an increase the value of a multi-supplier framework for the provision of IT Services;
approve the appointment of an external auditor;
approve a revised Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption policy, a revised Internal Audit Charter, and a revised Enterprise Risk Management policy; and
approve pension documents in connection with the Ervia/GNI integration.

Ervia Board Meeting dated 25 July 2023

The Board agreed to:

approve a capital budget for the lithium battery replacement programme;
approve the consolidation of AVC arrangements for members of the Ervia Superannuation
Scheme; and
approve a value increase to the pension advisory services framework.

Ervia Board Meeting dated 27 June 2023

The Board agreed to:

approve the Aurora Telecom Strategy 2023 – 2027;
approve the GNI Sustainability Strategy;
approve the submission of the draft Ervia/Gas Networks Ireland 2023-2027 Business Plan to the relevant Ministers and NewERA;
approve a Capital Budget and contract award for the Brighouse Bay compressor station splitting project;
approve the increase of the value of the multi-supplier framework for the provision of IT infrastructure and related services to GNI; and
approve the award of the enterprise application management framework.

Ervia Board Meeting dated 30 May 2023

The Board agreed to:

approve the construction of pipelines for new connections to the GNI transmission system.

Ervia Board Meeting dated 06 March 2023

The Board agreed to:

approve the entry by Gas Networks Ireland into a Deed of Amendment to the Corrib Contracts with the Corrib Partners arising from the proposed sale of Equinor’s stake in the Corrib field and which incorporates an Updated Financial Security Structure and Updated Redemption Balance Calculation;
approve amendments to the Protected Disclosures Policy for Ervia/Gas Networks Ireland;
approve revised Terms of Reference for the Ervia Finance and Investment Committee;
note a Gate 5 post project review report in relation to the Price Control 3 Industrial/Commercial meter replacement programme;
note a Gate 5 post project review report in relation to the Nenagh New Town project;
approve a protocol for the Ervia and Gas Networks Ireland mirror boards;
approve the 2022 performance outcomes and 2022 performance related awards; and
approve the 2023 Balance Scorecard.

Ervia Board Meeting dated 01 February 2023

The Board agreed to:

approve an increased budget for balancing gas transactions for the period to December 2023;
approve the appointment of Directors to Gas Networks Ireland the appointment of Kevin Toland as Chairperson of the Gas Networks Ireland Board and the resignation of executive Directors from the Gas Networks Ireland Board
approve the Ervia Board Committee structure, membership and Terms of Reference post legal separation;
approve a revised Constitution of Gas Networks Ireland; and
approve the appointment of a member of the GNI executive to the Board of an external State funded body.

Ervia Board Meeting dated 13 December 2022

The Board agreed to:

approve a submission to the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, in December 2022, in relation to a strategic onshore energy storage project;
approve Uisce Éireann’s entry into a Master Co-operation Agreement with each of the 31 Local Authorities;
approve the Uisce Éireann 2023 capital commitments;
approve the completion by Uisce Éireann of (1) the Post Consultation Report in respect of the draft Regional Water Resources Plan for the South-West Region, (2) the final Regional Water Resources Plan for the South-West Region; and (3) the Strategic Environmental Assessment Statement and the Appropriate Assessment determination in respect of same.
approve a 2023 capital budget for the Uisce Éireann leakage reduction programme;
approve a 2023 capital budget for Uisce Éireann capital programmes in relation to Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, Wastewater Networks and Unique Programmes;
approve a 2023 capital budget for the Uisce Éireann growth and development programme;
approve a capital budget for the Ballycotton Wastewater Treatment Plant new build project;
approve the award of regional water treatment plant upgrades work order contracts from the minor MEICA framework contracts;
approve the award framework contracts for the activated sludge control programme 2022-2024;
approve a revised Protected Disclosures Policy for each of Ervia / Gas Networks Ireland and Uisce Éireann;
approve a revised Ervia governance framework;
approve a revised Uisce Éireann governance framework;
approve changes to the remuneration of the direct reports of the Chief Executive Officer; and
approve changes to the remuneration of the direct reports to the Irish Water Chief Executive Officer.

Ervia Board Meeting 29 November 2022

The Board agreed to;

approve the 2023 budget for Gas Networks Ireland;
approve the 2023 budget for Irish Water;
approve the amendment of the long stop date in the Interim Arrangements Agreement between GNI and GNI (UK) Limited from 31^st December 2022 to 31^st December 2023 (or such other date as may be directed by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities) and the continued application of the interim commercial terms in the Interim Arrangements Agreement in line with the CRU direction (as may be amended) under which GNI will make a commercial payment per tariff year to GNI (UK) Limited;
approve the award of contract for the Irish Water master services agreement between Irish Water and Oracle over a term of 5 years;
approve proceeding to tender for the single supplier Irish Water IT managed services framework.
the award of contracts from the Minor MEICA framework for the provision of services and works in relation to electrical upgrades for a four-year period;
approve a capital budget for the capital maintenance programme for 2023 and the delegation of authority to the Expenditure Approval Committee to vary the 2023 Board approved budget by + 20% depending on funding availability.
approve an increase in the value of the environmental information management solution framework for Irish Water;
approve the separation and novation of the Ervia legal services and the Ervia insurance group financial lines framework agreements and contract values to each of Irish Water and Ervia/Gas Networks Ireland;
approve an updated Expenditure and Contract Approvals policy for Irish Water, with effect from 1^st January 2023;
approve a pay agreement 2021-2023 adjustment;
approve an increase to pensions in payment under the Ervia Superannuation Scheme, subject to authorisation by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage with the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform; and
approve revised corporate policies for Ervia/Gas Networks Ireland and Irish Water in advance of legal separation.

Ervia Board Meeting dated 25 October 2022

The Board agreed to:

approve the adoption of the NewERA climate action framework for the commercial Semi State sector to address climate action objectives for Gas Networks Ireland;
approve an initial Uisce Éireann transformation programme budget;
approve the adoption of the NewERA climate action framework for the commercial Semi State sector to address climate action objectives for Irish Water;
approve the construction of a pipeline for a new connection to the Gas Networks Ireland transmission system;
approve the PC3 polyethylene in porches programme Gate 4 project closure report;
approve a capital commitments budget for Gas Networks Ireland for 2023;
approve an increase in value of the GTMS and Delphi Support, development and maintenance contract to cover the delivery of services to Gas Networks Ireland and GNI (UK) Limited from 2023 to 2027;
approve an increase to the existing multi-party framework value for the provision of package boiler units to Gas Networks Ireland and GNI (UK) Ltd;
approve an increase to the existing multi-party framework for the provision of pressure reduction systems to Gas Networks Ireland and GNI (UK) Limited;
note the Cork Lower Harbour Gate 4 project closure report;
note the Donegal countywide watermain rehabilitation contract project closure report;
approve the capital budget for the Ballymore Eustace filter upgrade project;
approve a capital budget for the Newtown Water Treatment Plant upgrade project;
approve a design build operate contract variation for Cahir Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade project;
approve a multi-supplier framework for the Provision of Laboratory Services to Irish Water;
approve the release for statutory public consultation of the Regional Water Resources Plan North-West region;
approve the wrap around payment agreement and the compensation payment associated with Project 23 pension arrangements;
approve a revised Irish Water constitution and delegation of authority to execute a special resolution; and
approve a payment from Ervia to the Ervia Defined Benefit pension scheme.

Ervia Board Meeting dated 27 September 2022

The Board agreed to:

approve an additional statutory audit fee for Ervia/Gas Networks Ireland for each of the financial years 2022 and 2023;
approve the Price Control 5 resubmission to the CRU;
approve an expenditure increase for the procurement of shrinkage gas by Gas Networks Ireland for the Republic of Ireland network for calendar year 2022;
note the Gate 4 project closure report for the PC3 Industrial and Commercial meter replacement programme;
approve an interim capital budget and award of contract for the Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade project;
approve a capital budget for the Athenry Sewerage Scheme network upgrade project;
approve a capital budget and the award of the Design, Build and Operate contract for the Bagenalstown Wastewater Treatment Plant project;
approval of capital budget and award of contract for Buncrana and Ballybofey Wastewater Network Upgrade projects;
approve a contract uplift and noting of budget exceedance for the Bandon Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade project;
approve a contract uplift and noting of budget exceedance for the Arthurstown, Ballyhack and Duncannon Sewerage Scheme project;
note the adoption by Irish Water of the Regional Water Resources Plan – Eastern and Midlands Region;
approve the extension and increase in value of the Foxes Den Water Treatment Plant Design Build and Operate contract;
approve the award of a multi supplier framework for the provision of Sludge and Waste Management Services; and
approve the formal appointment of Richard O’ Sullivan as the Company Secretary of Irish Water.

Ervia Board Meeting dated 15 September 2022

The Board agreed to:

approve the financial proposal underpinning the PC5 Resubmission;
approve the 2022/2023 Northern Ireland Network Balancing Gas Agreements and associated contract expenditure limits.

Ervia Board Meeting dated 26 July 2022

The Board agreed to:

approve the extension, increase, separation and novation of the Ervia Framework for Audit, Taxation and Related Services to Irish Water and Gas Networks Ireland/Ervia;
approve the temporary increase in the National Treasury Management Agency’s counterparty limit;
approve the Irish Water Vision and Purpose statements;
approve the Irish Water Revenue Control 3 submission to the CRU;
approve the capital budget for the Enfield Wastewater Treatment Plant Project;
approve the award of a multi supplier framework for the provision of Major Process and Meica Works (incorporating associated Civil Works) to Irish Water;
approve the capital budget and award of a Design Build contract for the Windmill Hill Reservoir and Trunkmain to Ratoath Project;
approve the award of regional call off contracts from the multi supplier framework for the provision of Sewer Rehabilitation and Civil Engineering Works, including a corresponding budget increase;
approve the capital budget and award of construction contract for the Bandon to Clonakilty Trunkmain;
approve the capital budget and the Design, Build and Operate contract for the Ballina and Newport (Tipperary) Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Bundle;
approve the 2022 capital budget uplift for the Irish Water Leakage Reduction Programme;
approve the award and framework drawdown contracts for the provision of Engineering Service Provider Technical Services;
approved a variation to our pay agreement.

Ervia Board Meeting dated 28 June 2022

The Board agreed to:

approve the Gas Networks Ireland purpose and vision presentation;
approve the submission of the draft Gas Networks Ireland 2022-2026 Business Plan to the relevant Ministers and NewERA;
approve the submission of the draft Irish Water Business and Financial Plan 2022-2026 to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and NewERA;
approve a capital budget for the purchase of Irish Water fleet;
approve an interim capital budget and award of contract for the Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade project;
approve the award of a multi-supplier framework for supply of water and wastewater treatment chemicals;
approve a design build and operate contract variation for the Aughrim Annacurra Water Supply Scheme project;
approve an approach to the funding of the Water Supply Project – Eastern & Midlands Region in the period prior to AG1; and
approve an interim capital budget for the Water Supply Project – Eastern & Midlands Region.

Ervia Board Meeting dated 31 May 2022

The Board agreed to:

approve the construction of steel transmission pipelines for new connections to the to the Gas Networks Ireland transmission system;
approve an interim capital budget for the Southern Area Reinforcement project;
approve the award of the single party framework for the provision of Contact Centre services to Gas Networks Ireland;
approve the release of the of the draft Regional Water Resources Plan - South-West region for statutory public consultation;
approve the early termination of the lease of the Irish Water offices at 110 Amiens Street;
approve a capital budget for the construction of the Castletownshend Wastewater Treatment Plant;
approve proceeding to tender for a multi supplier framework for the provision of Project Management Office resources to Irish Water;
approve pension documents in connection with Project 23 and approve the submission by Ervia of requests for consent to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform;
approve an amendment to the Irish Water Annual Report and to the Chairman’s Comprehensive Report to the Minister on Irish Water.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 24 May 2022

The Board agreed to:

approve the donation of two existing Containerised Water Treatment Plants to Ukrainian authorities via the European Emergency Response Co-ordination Centre in response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

Ervia Board Meeting dated 26 April 2022

The Board agreed to:

approve the making of a recommendation to the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications in relation to gas security of supply;
approve the submission of the draft Irish Water strategic plan to the relevant Ministers and NewERA as part of the draft annual rolling five year business and financial plan;
approve the submission of the draft Gas Networks Ireland strategic plan to the relevant Ministers and NewERA as part of the draft annual rolling five year business and financial plan;
approve a capital budget increase for the PC4 G16+ meter replacement programme;
approve a capital budget, and the award of a Design Build and Operate contract, for the Rathmullan, Milford and Ramelton Wastewater Treatment Plant project;
approve an increase in the value of the Early Multi-Supplier Framework for the provision of Site Investigation Works;
approve the delegated authority for the termination of Roadbridge Limited contracts;
approve a capital budget for the construction of the Whitegate Aghada Wastewater Treatment Plant;
approve a capital budget for the construction of the Leixlip Phase 2 upgrade project;
approve a capital budget for the construction of the Rathvilly Water Treatment Plant upgrade project; and
approve a capital budget for the Midleton (Water Rock LIHAF) Wastewater network project.

Ervia Board Meeting dated 29 March 2022

The Board agreed to:

approve the declaration and subsequent payment of an annual dividend for the financial year ended 31 December 2021;
approve increased limits for the 2021/2022 Northern Ireland Balancing Gas Contracts;
approve a capital budget and the award of an employer design contract for the National Laboratory project;
approve a capital budget and award of a Design and Build contract for Terryland Water Treatment Plant Intake and Transfer Main;
approve an increase in the value of the Early Contractor Involvement Programme contracts from the Major Process and MEICA Framework;
approve an increase in the contract value for the wastewater treatment plant upgrades contracts from the Minor MEICA Framework;
approve the completion of the rent review process for Irish Water’s office in Colvill House, Dublin 1;
approve the Ervia Financial Statements, Annual Report and Letter of Representation in respect of the year ended 31 December 2021;
approve the Chairman’s reports to the Minister in respect of Ervia and Irish Water;
approve the issuance by the Irish Water Board of the Irish Water 2021 financial statements and Annual Report;
approve the issuance by the Gas Networks Ireland Board of the Gas Networks Ireland 2021 financial statements.

Ervia Board Meeting dated 22 February 2022

The Board agreed to:

approve the termination of a legacy charging arrangement with a significant industrial customer;
approve to award a single supplier framework for the provision of non-energy and financial lines insurance brokering services and premiums on behalf of Ervia / Gas Networks Ireland;
approve an increase in the value of the construction contract for the Ballough Bypass project;
approve the purchase of a site, at Inch Co. Cork;
approve proceeding to tender to establish regional contracts for Water Treatment Plant upgrades;
approve the 2022 balanced scorecards for Irish Water and Gas Networks Ireland;
approve the 2021 performance appraisal and Performance Related Awards;
approve changes to the remuneration of the direct reports of the Chief Executive Officer;
approve changes to the remuneration of a direct report to the Irish Water Chief Executive Officer ;
approve payment of Performance Related Awards for the 2021 performance year to the members of the Executive Management team;
approve the appointment of Ronan Galwey to the Board of Gas Networks Ireland subject to Ministerial approval.

Ervia Board Meeting dated 18 February 2022

The Board agreed to:

approve an increase in the project budget for the Cluden to Brighouse Bay pipeline project.

Ervia Board Meeting dated 25 January 2022

The Board agreed to:

approve an increase in the value and extension of the duration of the framework agreement for the supply of G4/smart ready gas credit meters to Gas Networks Ireland;
approve a capital budget and the award of the Design Build contract for the Athlone main drainage scheme project;
approve a capital budget for the construction of the Rathvilly Water Treatment Plant upgrade project;
approve a capital budget for the Stamullen Wastewater Treatment Plant project;
approve proceeding to tender stage for a single supplier framework for the supply of electricity to Irish Water;
approve the 2021 balanced scorecards performance appraisal; and
approve the appointment of Richard O’Sullivan as the Irish Water Company Secretary;

Ervia Board Meeting dated 14 December 2021

The Board agreed to:

approve an uncommitted overdraft facility between Irish Water and Allied Irish Banks plc;
approve a capital budget and Design and Build contract in respect of the South West Scotland Onshore System Security Upgrades project;
approve an increase in the value of the Aurora Civils Framework contract;
approve a capital budget for the Gasworks Road building upgrade project;
approve the transfer of 18A South Lotts Road from Ervia to Gas Networks Ireland;
approve the revised terms of reference for the Ervia Project 23 Committee;
approve amendments to the Ervia Group Expenditure and Contract Approval Policy, the Ervia Treasury Policy and the Ervia Governance Framework;
approve the revised constitution of Gas Networks Ireland and the delegation of authority to execute special resolution; and
approve the revised constitution of Irish Water and the delegation of authority to execute special resolution.

Ervia Board Meeting dated 30 November 2021

The Board agreed to:

approve Budget 2022;
confirm that it reviewed the Risk Management Framework in place within Ervia for 2021 and set the Risk Appetite for 2021;
approve the revised Enterprise Risk Management Policy;
approve the rent review for the lease of the Foley Street office between Ervia and Irish Water;
approve a capital budget uplift for the Irish Water National Water Resources Plan;
approve a contract value uplift and note a capital budget increase for an upgrade of Birr & Tullamore Water Supply Schemes;
approve a contract value uplift and note a capital budget increase for an upgrade of Gorey Water Supply Scheme;
approve a Design, Build & Operate contract award for the Portloman Water Treatment Plant Project;
approve a revised capital budget and contract value increase for the Old Connaught – Woodbrook Water Supply Scheme project; and
approve a revised Terms of Reference for the Investment/Infrastructure Committee of the Ervia Board.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 15 November 2021

The Board agreed to:

Approve the appointment of an Irish Water Chief Executive Officer;
Approve a revised Constitution of Irish Water.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 2 November 2021

The Board agreed to:

approve the price control submission for the PC5 period from Gas Networks Ireland to the Commission for Regulation of Utilities;
approve the Haynestown Arrangements - long stop date extension;
note the approval of the Nenagh multi utility Gate 4 project report by the Gas Networks Ireland and Irish Water Boards;
approve the release for public consultation the Regional Water Resources Plan Eastern and Midlands region;
approve to proceed to tender for the Ringsend sludge line enhancement contract;
approve to proceed to tender for the Maynooth transfer pipeline project;
approve a revised Irish Water 2022 Capital Commitments budget;
approve a 2021 uplift and 2022 Capital Budget for the Irish Water Capital Maintenance Programme;
approve the Irish Water 2022 Growth & Development Programme annual budget;
approve the 2022 Capital Budget for Irish Water Capital Programmes;
approve a 2021 uplift and 2022 Capital Budget for the Irish Water Leakage Reduction Programme;
approve the appointment and resignation of Gas Networks Ireland Directors;
approve revised Terms of Reference for the Ervia Audit & Risk Committee;
approve a revised Constitution of Gas Networks Ireland;
approve no changes to the current Ervia Board Terms of Reference; and
approve the Level 2 appointments for Irish Water and Gas Networks Ireland including the terms and conditions for each appointment and changes to the remuneration of the direct reports to the Ervia CEO as approved by email since the previous Board meeting.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 28 September 2021

The Board agreed to:

approve and consent to the entry into a revolving credit facility agreement by Gas Networks Ireland.
approve the Irish Water Business and Financial Plan 2021 – 2025.
approve the award of multi-supplier framework agreements for the provision of telecommunication services.
approve the capital commitments budget for Gas Networks Ireland for 2022,
approve the construction of a pipeline to connect a customer to the Gas Networks Ireland transmission system.
approve an increased budget for the Shrinkage Gas Buys for calendar year 2021.
approve the capital commitments for budget for Irish Water for 2022.
approve a contract value increase and noting of capital budget exceedance for the Osberstown Sludge hub project.
approve an increase in capital budget for the Upper Liffey Valley sewerage scheme and an increase in construction contract value.
approve the award of a framework for the provision of capital controls and reporting services to Irish Water and value increase of the existing framework.
approve a compensation mechanism in respect of the transfer of pension arrangements from Ervia to Irish Water in connection with Project 23.
approve the appointment of an additional director to the Board of Irish Water.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 27 July 2021

The Board agreed to:

Approve a New Transportation Agreement between Premier Transmission Limited and GNI (UK) Limited.
Approve an increase to the framework for the provision of IT Application Support and Development services.
Approve of the award of a multi-party framework for the provision of Engineering Design Services to GNI (UK) Limited.
Approve a variation to the Beattock Compressor Station upgrades construction contract for the Brighouse Bay turbine control system upgrade project.
Approve additional capital commitments and the award of the construction contract for the Regional Biosolids Storage facility project.
Approve the final business case for the Regional Biosolids Storage Facility project.
Approve an increase to the value of the engineering/planning services contract for the Water Supply Project.
Approve acapital budget for the Kilmore Quay Waste Water Treatment Plant.
Approve a capital budget for the Kilrush Water Treatment Plant new build.
Approve a contract value increase and noting of capital budget exceedance for the upgrade to Liscarton Water Treatment Plant.
Approve to proceed to tender for the provision of Sludge & Waste Management Services to Irish Water.
Approve a budget and capital contract value increase the Clare RAL upgrade works.
Approve additional funding for Project 23 Ervia integration costs to GNI.
Approve amendments to the IW and GNI Constitutions in context of Project 23.
Approve the re-appointment of an Irish Water Director.
Approve a combination of GNI CEO/ Chairman role.
Approve the re-appointment of a Director to the Gas Networks Ireland Board.
Ratify the appointment of the Ervia CEO, in that capacity,as Chairman of Irish Water and Gas Networks Ireland with effect from 10^th August 2020.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 30 June 2021

The Board agreed to:

approve the GNI(UK) Limited GT22 Price Control Submission to the Utility Regulator;
approve the provision of a Public Relations framework for Irish Water;
approve an increase for the Single Public Utility Programme cumulative approved budget;
approve proceeding to tender for the Duleek to Navan Water Supply scheme;
approve the commencement of a tender process for the Major MEICA framework;
approve the commencement of a tender process for the Water and Wastewater Network Services and Works framework;
approve an increase in the value of the 2014 Minor Civil Engineering framework agreement;
approve the award of a Multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of an Enterprise Mobile Application and Mobility Management Service;
approve an increase in the design build and operate contract value for the Drogheda and Dundalk Water Supply project;
approve the interim capital budget and approval to issue notices to treat for the Greater Dublin Drainage project;
approve an extension to the Term of Appointment of the External Auditor;
approve a revised Internal Audit Charter;
approve a revised Anti-Fraud policy, Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption policy, Protected Disclosures policy and Code of Business Conduct.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 25 May 2021

The Board agreed to:

approve the submission of draft 2021-2025 Ervia/ Gas Networks Ireland Business Plan to relevant Ministers and NewERA;
approve the award of the multi-party framework for the provision of insurance broking services for an Owner Controlled Insurance Programme to Irish Water and Gas Networks Ireland;
approve a budget increase for balancing Gas Buy transactions for the period to December 2023;
approve an increase in construction contract value for the Howth, Balbriggan and Malahide Water Supply bundle;
approve an increase of construction contract value and noting of capital budget increase for the Tuam Regional Supply project;
note an increase in the capital budget for the upgrade of the Balbriggan Skerries network improvement scheme;
note the approval of the 2020 Asset Delivery Capital Programmes annual interim gate 4 report by the Irish Water Board;
note the approval of the 2020 Leakage Reduction Programme annual interim gate 4 report by the Irish Water Board;
approve an extension of the Water Network Management Services and Works contract;
approve the proceeding to tender for Milford, Ramelton and Rathmullan Waste Water Treatment Plant project;
approve the final business case for Arklow Waste Water Treatment plant;
approve the amendment and assigning of Ervia Frameworks and Contracts to Irish Water and Gas Networks Ireland;
approve options in relation to Foley Street property.
approve a three year pay agreement effective from 1st January 2021.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 27 April 2021

The Board agreed to:

note the approval of the Limerick Optimisation Project Gate 4 report by Gas Networks Ireland;
note the approval of the Limerick Gasworks Remediation Site Gate 4 report by Gas Networks Ireland;
approve the Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant interim capital budget and award of contract;
approve the Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant preliminary business case;
approve the Omeath Wastewater Treatment Plan capital budget;
approve a lease renewal between Irish Water and Cavan Innovation and Technology Centre.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 19 April 2021

No approvals granted

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 30 March 2021

The Board agreed to:

approve the declaration and payment of annual dividend by Ervia;
approve a new working Capital Loan facility for Irish Water provided by the National Treasury Management Agency;
approve the finalisation and adoption by Irish Water of the final National Water Resources Plan Framework Plan;
approve a multi-supplier Renewable Gas Injection Facilities Framework agreement;
approve the provision of Geographic Information Systems and Services Framework value increase;
approve the submission of the Water Supply Project draft preliminary business case to the Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage;
approve the submission of business cases for Kilkenny regional Water Supply Scheme project and Roscommon Main Drainage Scheme project to the Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage;
note an interim Capital Budget uplift for Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant project;
approve proceeding to tender for a multi-supplier Framework for the supply of water and wastewater chemicals;
note the Donegal Waste Water Treatment Plant post project review report;
approve the Ervia Financial Statements and Annual Report for the year ended 31st December 2020;
approve the Letter of Representation in respect of the Ervia 2020 Financial Statements;
approve the report to the Minister in respect of Ervia and in respect of Irish Water under section 1.9 of the Business and Financial reporting requirements of the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies, which includes a statement on the System of Internal Control;
approve the issuance by the Irish Water Board of the Irish Water 2020 financial statements and Annual Report;
approve the issuance by the Gas Networks Ireland Board of the Gas Networks Ireland 2020 financial statements;
approve the strike-off of Aurora Telecom DAC;
approve the appointment of Ervia CEO or his nominee as Corporate Representative;
approve the 2021 Balanced Scorecards;
note the Level 3 Target Operating Model proposed structure for Irish Water and Gas Networks Ireland with level 4 capability;
approve the Ervia Executive team proposed mapping;
approve the key Governance roles proposed mapping.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 23 February 2021

The Board agreed to:

ratify the appointment of Celine Fitzgerald to the Remuneration Committee;
approve the updated group Treasury Policy;
approve a contract approval amendment to Arthurstown, Duncannon, and Ballyhack Waste Water Treatment Plant;
approve a value increase and extend the term of the provision of Telecommunication Services Framework agreement;
approve a value increase of the framework for the provision of Gas Infrastructure Insurance brokering services;
approve the award of a multi-party framework for the provision of engineering services to Gas Networks Ireland;
note the approval by Irish Water of the Gate 4 programme close report for the capital maintenance programme 2017 – 2019;
approve an amendment to the award party for the Phosphorous Fixation contract;
approve the Level 1 and Level 2 proposed structures for Irish Water proposed Target Operating Model;
approve the further development of a Project 23 Pension option;
approve 2020 Performance outcomes and payment of 2020 Performance related awards;
approve 2020 Performance related awards for members of the Executive Management team including for Ervia CEO prior to appointment;
approve a letter from the Chairman to the Minister regarding the Ervia CEO contract and request for consent for the Terms and Conditions for a new Irish Water Chief Executive Officer.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 5 February 2021

The Board agreed to:

note the draft paper provided by NewERA on its proposed approach to the future Board arrangements for Ervia/Gas Networks Ireland and Irish Water in the context of the planned separation of Irish Water from the Ervia Group in 2023 (“Legal Separation”) and subsequent planned integration of Ervia/Gas Networks Ireland to become a single entity GNI (“Integration”).

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 26 January 2021

The Board agreed to:

ratify the appointment of the Ervia Chief Financial Officer;
approval of and consent to the extension of the revolving credit facility entered into by Irish Water and BNP Paribas, Dublin Branch;
approval of and consent to the extension of the revolving credit facility entered into by Irish Water with Danske Bank A/S;
note the Gas Networks Ireland 2020 Network Development Plan;
note the GT22 (Northern Ireland) and PC5 (Republic of Ireland) price controls update;
approve the GNI Sustainability and Biodiversity strategy;
approve the Irish Water Sustainability and Biodiversity strategy;
approve the award of Network Services and Works contract – Lot 2 Systems Operations and Ancillary services;
approve the rent review for the 3^rd Floor of 5 Harbourmaster Place, Dublin 1 and the exercising of a break option;
approve a capital budget for the Tullow Sewerage Scheme Upgrade project;
approve a capital budget increase for the National Water Resources Plan (Phase 2);
approve contract amendments for the Saggart Reservoir, Arthurstown Duncannon Ballyhack Waste Water Treatment Plant and the Regional Biosolids Storage Facility;
note the Final Capital Stimulus report;
approve that Risk would be added as a Board agenda item at the Board meeting held the month following detailed consideration by the Audit and Risk Committee;
approve a revised reporting format for disputes and litigation matters;
approve the Level 1 (CEO) and Level 2 (Director) proposed structures for the Gas Networks Ireland proposed Target Operating Model;
approve the nomination of the Ervia Chief Executive Officer to the position of Chief Executive Officer Designate in Gas Networks Ireland subject to consultation with the Minister for Housing Local Government and Heritage;
approval of proposed terms and conditions for the new role of Irish Water Chief Executive Officer for submission to the Department for Ministerial consent.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 8 December 2020

The Board agreed to:

approve updates to the Ervia Financial Authorisation and Contract Approvals Policy;
approve the award of a framework agreement for the provision of public relations and public affairs support for Ervia and Gas Networks Ireland;
a strategy for GNI (UK) Limited Northern Ireland activities;
approve a submission on the Water Supply Project to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in relation to the National Development Plan;
approve the award of contracts for Networks Services Works Contract - Lot 1 – polyethylene and Metering Services;
approve value increase to the multi-party framework for the provision of engineering services to Gas Networks Ireland for the Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage project and power station connections;
approval a capital budget increase for the Limerick Gasworks Remediation Project;
approve a capital commitments envelope for Irish Water for 2021;
approve a capital commitments envelope for Ervia for 2021;
approve the award of contract for framework call of contracts for the Capital Programmes Wastewater Aboveground Pillar;
approve the award of the design and build contract for Mallow Sewerage Network Upgrade project;
approve value increase of the framework for the provision of Repair and Maintenance works;
approve a capital budget and design, build and operate contract award for the Kilkenny Water Supply Scheme Upgrade project;
approve a capital budget for the Mallow Wastewater Treatment plant upgrade project;
approve a capital budget for the Castletownbere Untreated Agglomeration Sewerage Scheme;
approve a capital budget for the Shared Waters Enhancement and Loughs Legacy Wastewater Upgrades project ;
approve the award of contracts for Irish Water’s Growth and Development Programme;
approve revised Investment/ Infrastructure Committee Terms of Reference;
approve pay progression for 2020;
approve amendments to matters reserved to the Board and revised Governance Framework;
approve property strategy and an assignment of a lease.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 24 November 2020

The Board agreed to:

approve the 2021 Budget;
approve and consent to the extension of a revolving credit facility entered into by Irish
Water with Ulster Bank Ireland DAC;
approve the release for consultation of the first phase (Framework Plan) of the National
Water Resources Plan;
approve Gas Networks Ireland’s acceptance of a grant offer from the EU Connecting Europe
Facility, and the entry into the grant agreement for the pre-FEED study for the Cork CCUS
Project;
approve an interim capital budget and the award of contracts for the Ringsend Wastewater
Treatment Plant Upgrade Project;
approve the 2021 capital budget for the Irish Water Maintenance Programme;
approve the 2021 budget for the Irish Water Capital Programmes;
approve a 2021 budget for Irish Water Leakage Reduction Programme;
approve a 2021 budget for Irish Water Growth and Development Programme;
approve a capital budget and award of design build and operate contract for Arklow
Sewerage Scheme Project;
approve a capital budget and contract award for the upgrade To Roscommon Town
Sewerage Scheme;
approve the execution under seal of the design build contract for the Clare RAL Upgrade
Works;
approve a capital budget for the procurement of shrinkage gas for the calendar year 2021;
approve a budget for balancing gas sales and balancing gas buys for the three year period
from December 2020 to December 2023 (inclusive);
approve a capital commitments budget for Gas Networks Ireland for 2021.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 20 October 2020

The Board agreed to:

approve the declaration and payment of a special dividend to the Government relating to proceeds from the disposal of Bord Gáis Energy in 2014;
approve the submission of a Ringsend Waste Water Treatment Plant Program report to Government and to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform;
approve the reallocation of an approved framework value between the current Minor MEICA framework and the previous framework;
approve a revised Ervia Enterprise Risk Management policy;
approve revised Audit and Risk Committee Terms of Reference;
approve revised Ervia Board Terms of Reference;
approve a letter of engagement in relation to the audit of the Ervia Statutory Financial Statements;
approve the 2020 Ervia Risk Appetite.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 29 September 2020

The Board agreed to:

the submission of the Irish Water Strategic Funding Plan 2020-2024 to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage;
approve the extension of the revolving credit facility entered into by Irish Water with Barclays Bank Ireland plc;
approve an increase to the value of the Business Change Professional Services multi-supplier framework;
approve the award of a framework agreement for the provision of PR and public affairs support to GNI (UK) Limited in Northern Ireland;
approve an interim capital budget for the Water Supply Project– Eastern and Midlands Region;
approve an increase in the 2020 capital budgets for the Leakage Reduction Programme and for the Capital Maintenance Programme;
approve the termination of the Fermoy and Mallow wastewater works Operations and Maintenance contract;
approve certain matters related to the ongoing management of Covid-19;
approve the delegation of authorities of the Acting Chief Executive Officer to the Chief Executive Officer.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 28 July 2020

The Board agreed to:

approve an outline organisational structure for Ervia/GNI following the separation of Irish Water;
approve an increase in the capital budget and an increase in construction contract value for the Bandon Watermain and Sewer Network Upgrade Project;
approve the award of a multi-supplier framework for the provision of water services repair and maintenance works to Irish Water;
approve the award by GNI (UK) Limited of a contract for the design and build of seven turbine air intake structures;
approve a capital budget for the AGI security programme;
approve the award of a contract by GNI (UK) Limited for the provision of turbine maintenance, overhaul and upgrade services;
approve a budget increase for the new HRIS system

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 30 June 2020

The Board agreed to:

approve the submission of the draft 2020-2024 Ervia and Gas Networks Ireland business plans to the relevant Ministers and to NewERA;
approve additional capital commitments and the award of a construction contract for the Regional Biosolids Storage Facility project;
approve an increase in the contract value for the strategic watermain link between Leixlip and Saggart;
approve an increase in the value of the contract for engineering/planning services for the Water Supply Project Eastern and Midlands Region;
approve the revised Code of Business Conduct for Ervia Board Members, Ervia senior management and Directors of Ervia subsidiary companies.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 25 June 2020

The Board agreed to:

approve the contract of employment for the new Ervia Chief Executive Officer;
approve the appointment of the new Ervia Chief Executive Officer as a member of the Ervia Board;
approve the appointment of the new Ervia Chief Executive Officer as a Director of Gas Networks Ireland on an ex officio basis;
approve the appointment of new Ervia Chief Executive Officer as a Director of Irish Water.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 26 May 2020

The Board agreed to:

approve phase 2 of the replacement of Irish Water’s commercial borrowings with new government funding;
approve the award of the frameworks for the provision of Advertising Services and Media Planning and Buying services;
approve an interim capital budget, contract award and contract value increases in respect of the Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project;
approve the purchase by Gas Networks Ireland of its future shrinkage gas requirements via the Marex Spectron Trading Platform;
approve a capital budget for the Beattock Compressor Station upgrade project;
approve the award of a single-supplier framework for the provision of Print Fulfilment services to Irish Water;
approve the award of frameworks for the provision of Customer Case Management services and of Legal services to Irish Water;
approve the temporary adjustment of the minimum construction contract retention threshold associated with contractor cashflow management;
approve the award of a multi supplier framework for the provision of Engineering Design Services to Irish Water.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 28 April 2020

The Board agreed to:

approve the submission by Ervia of an application to the EU Connection Europe Facility for funding for studies for the Northern Lights Portfolio project and the Ervia Cork Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage project;
approve the award of a single supplier framework for the provision of electricity supply to the Ervia group;
approve a contract amendment and value increase to the multi-party framework for the provision of engineering services to GNI (UK) Limited;
approve the completion and execution of a Use of System Agreement between Gas Networks Ireland and GNI (UK) Limited for access by Gas Networks Ireland to the South North Pipeline.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 31 March 2020

The Board agreed to:

approve of and consent to the extension of a revolving credit facility entered into by Irish Water with HSBC France, Dublin Branch;
approve the declaration and subsequent payment of an annual dividend by Ervia for the financial year ended 31 December 2019;
approve an extension and increase to the value of the CNG fast fill station framework agreements;
approve the award of a single party framework agreement for the provision of sales and associated services to Gas Networks Ireland and Aurora, and an increase to the value of the existing framework agreement to enable the continued provision of services via a call-off contract until service transition;
approve an increase in the value of the framework for the provision of Subject Matter Expertise and Project Management Services for telemetry, SCADA and real-time systems programmes to Ervia;
approve the continued use of a dynamic purchasing system for supply of plant hire to Irish Water;
approve the Ervia financial statements and Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2019;
approve the Letter of Representation in respect of the Ervia 2019 financial statements;
approve the report to the Minister in respect of Ervia and in respect of Irish Water under section 1.9 of the Business and Financial reporting requirements of the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies, which includes a statement on the System of Internal Control;
approve the issuance by the Irish Water Board of the Irish Water 2019 financial statements and Annual Report; and
approve the issuance by the Gas Networks Ireland Board of the Gas Networks Ireland 2019 financial statements

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 18 March 2020

The Board agreed to:

approve an increase to the framework value for the provision of contact centre services to Irish Water.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 25 February 2020

The Board agreed to:

approve the appointment of a Legal Entity Appointed Representative (LEAR) for Carbon Capture and Storage demonstration;
approve an increase in value to the framework for the provision of IT application support and development services to Ervia;
approve additional capital expenditure for the Limerick optimisation project;
approve an increase to the value of the existing framework for the provision of Contact Centre services to Gas Networks Ireland;
approve a capital budget for the PC4 G16+ industrial and commercial meter replacement programme;
approve the award of a multi-supplier framework for the provision of meter reading services to Irish Water;
approve a capital budget for the Irish Water Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund, the Major Urban Housing Development Sites and the Network Extension Programme;
approve an increase in the value of the Environmental Information Management Solution framework;
approve the appointment of pension advisors to Ervia and the trustees;
approve the 2019 Performance Related Awards, pay progression for the January 2020 to March 2020 period and new pay progression negotiation parameters;
approve the terms of reference for the Ervia Project 23 Committee;
approve the submission of the draft 2019 Ervia, Irish Water and Gas Networks Ireland unaudited financial statements to the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government;
approve the payment of the Acting Ervia Group Chief Executive Officer’s Performance Related Award for the performance year 2019;
approve the payment of the Executive Performance Related Awards for the performance year 2019; and
approve the 2019 Executive salary review.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 28 January 2020

The Board agreed to:

approve of and consent to the extension of the revolving credit facility entered into by Irish
Water and BNP Paribas, Dublin Branch;
approve of and consent to the extension of the revolving credit facility entered into by Irish
Water with Danske Bank A/S;
approve a capital budget and the award of Design Build contract for the provision of additional
regional trunk watermain from Ballycoolen reservoir to North County Dublin;
approve an increase in the DBO contract value for Ballymore Eustace – Mechanical and
Electrical Sludge Treatment facilities;
note the Gate 4 for Center Parcs Project paper;
approve the wind-up of the Bord Gáis Éireann Approved Profit Sharing Scheme and the strike
off of the Ervia ESOP Trustee DAC;
approve the appointment of Keith Harris as the Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee and
the appointment of Joe O’ Flynn as a member of the Investment/Infrastructure Committee

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 10 December 2019

The Board agreed to:

approve capital budgets and the award of the design build contract for three separate cork city
pipeline projects (the Western Trunkmain Project, the Shanakiel Rising Main Project, the
Eastern Strategic Project);
approve the award of a multi supplier panel for the provision of legal services to Ervia, Irish
Water and Gas Networks Ireland;
note the approval by Gas Networks Ireland of the Gate 4 – PC3 Meter Replacement Programme
proposal;
note the approval by Irish Water of the Gate 4 Closeout – Leixlip Waste Water Treatment Plant
Project proposal;
note the approval by Irish Water of the Gate 4 – Castlerea And Environs Regional Water Supply
Scheme Network proposal;
note the approval by Irish Water of the Gate 4 post project review of North Docklands
Sewerage Scheme Contract 4B proposal.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 26 November 2019

The Board agreed to:

approve and consent to the extension of the revolving credit facility entered into by Irish Water
and Ulster Bank Ireland DAC;
approve the award of a single supplier framework for the provision of customer contact centre
services to Irish Water;
approve a capital budget for the Water Network Management Programme for 2020;
approve a 2020 capital budget for Irish Water Capital Programmes;
approve an increase in capital budget for the Drogheda and Dundalk Water Supply Project and
an increase in the Design, Build And Operate contract value;
note a capital budget increase for the Roughgrane to Staleen Pipeline replacement and to
approve an increase the variation to the Drogheda and Dundalk Water Supply Scheme DBO
contract;
a capital commitments budget for Irish Water for 2020;
approve a reallocation within the existing water supply project overall budget;
approve a capital budget and construction contract award for the Ballough Bypass Project;
approve a capital commitments budget for Gas Networks Ireland for 2020;
a capital commitments budget for Ervia for 2020;
approve the Irish Water Superannuation Fund 2019 actuarial valuation and funding proposal

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 22 October 2019

The Ervia Board agreed to:

approve the submission to NewERA of a draft 2018 valuation of Gas Networks Ireland;
approve payment of an Ervia special dividend;
approve the entry by Gas Networks Ireland into a facility agreement with Danske Banks A/S to fund its ‘Green Connect’ investment project;
approve an airdate in relation to the documentary on Irish Water;
approve the award of frameworks for the provision of fleet management services, fleet purchase and fit out services to Ervia;
approve the award of a single-supplier framework for the provision of manned guarding and related services to Ervia;
approve an Irish Water property strategy for Cork City;
approve an extension and increase to the CCTV and Sewer Jetting Framework Agreement;
approve a capital budget and the award of a design and build contract for the Clare RAL upgrade works;
approve an increase to the previously approved contract for the provision of meter reading services to Irish Water;
approve the award of a multi supplier framework for the provision of pumps and associated works to Irish Water;
approve an additional capital budget for the Water Network Management Programme;
approve a contract variation and value increase to the multi-party framework for the provision of engineering services to Gas Networks Ireland;
approve the revised Ervia Enterprise Risk Management policy;
approve the revised Risk Appetite;
approve the revised Audit and Risk Committee Terms of Reference;
approve the letters of engagement in relation to the audit of the Ervia statutory financial statements;
approve the revised Terms of Reference for the Ervia Board.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 24 September 2019

The Ervia Board agreed to:

approve the award of a multi-supplier framework contract for the supply of works and services associated with sewer rehabilitation and pipe laying to Irish Water;
approve a capital budget and the award of the design build contract for the Mallow Sewerage Network Upgrade;
approve a capital budget and the award of the design build contract for the provision of a new storage reservoir and trunk watermains at Old Connaught;
approve a capital budget and the award of the design build and operate contract for the Lettermacaward and Killybegs Water Supply Schemes;
approve a variation to the Irish Water Telemetry Programme budget and telemetry framework;
approve the use of lands for the Regional Biosolids Storage Facility Project as temporary HCV parking facility;
approve the award of a multi supplier framework for the provision of capital works to Ervia;
approve a lease and related costs for the expansion of Irish Water regional accommodation in Mallow;
approve the award of a single party framework contract for the provision of Gas Networks Ireland pipeline inspection services;
approve the extension of the revolving credit facility entered into by Irish Water with Barclays
Bank Ireland plc;
approve the extension of the term of appointment of the acting Ervia Chief Executive Officer;
approve the terms and conditions for the interim Ervia Chief Legal Officer.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 30 July 2019

The Ervia Board agreed to:

approve the extension of the CCTV and Sewer Jetting Framework;
approve the update of a Euro Medium Term Note Programme by Gas Networks Ireland and subsequent note issuances;
approve the extension and increase in value of the multi-party framework for the provision of
Insurance Broking Services for an owner controlled insurance programme;
approve the award of a multi supplier framework for the provision of Market Research Services to Ervia;
approve a capital budget and the award of a design, build contract for the provision of a new storage reservoir and ancillary works at Saggart;
approve a capital budget and the award of a design, build and operate contract for a new
Wastewater Treatment Plant and three new pumping stations to serve the untreated agglomerations of Duncannon, Arthurstown and Ballyhack;
approve a capital budget and the award of a design, build contract for the Leixlip Transfer Pipeline and Wastewater Network Upgrade;
approve design, build contract variations for the Blessington and separately the Carrigrennan Waste Water Treatment Plant upgrades;
approve an increase in value to the Framework for the Provision of IT Application Support and Development Services to Ervia;
approve the award of a single supplier framework agreement for the provision of telecommunication civils work to Aurora;
approve the award of contracts for the supply of reservoir repair services to Irish Water;
approve the revised Ervia Group Internal Audit Charter;
approve the award of framework agreements for the supply of internal audit and risk services to Ervia;
approve the revised Anti-Fraud Policy, Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy and the revised
Protected Disclosures Policy;
approve the revised Code of Business Conduct policy;
approve a Discretionary Pension Increase Policy for the Ervia Superannuation Scheme;
approve the estimated costs for Phase 1 of Project 23 up to December 2019;
approve the delegation of the acting Irish Water Managing Director financial and non-financial
authorities to the new Irish Water Managing Director

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 25 June 2019

The Ervia Board agreed to:

approve and consent to the extension of a revolving credit facility entered into by Irish Water with Allied Irish Banks, plc;
approve and consent to the extension of a revolving credit facility entered into by Irish Water
with the Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland;
approve the sale of turbine and turbine ancillary assets at Midleton compressor station;
approve a capital budget for the Irish Water capital maintenance programme, to cover works up to the end of 2020.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 28 May 2019

The Ervia Board agreed to:

approve the submission of the draft Business Plans for Ervia and Gas Networks Ireland for the period 2019-2024 to the relevant Ministers and to NewERA;
approve the implementation of Government’s decision on the replacement of Irish Water’s commercial borrowings with government capital funding;
approve both the CNG Business Plan and the Green Connect Business Case;
approve an increase to the value of the Business Change Professional Services Framework;
approve the award of a multi-party Framework Agreement for the provision of Defence Litigation Legal Services for Gas Networks Ireland, Irish Water and the Ervia Group;
approve the Ervia IT strategy;
approve the award of a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of IT services to Ervia;
approve the award of a single party Framework Agreement for the provision of Service Desk and Deskside Support Services to Ervia;
approve an increase to the value of the Framework Agreement for the provision of Telecommunication Services to Ervia;
approve the award of a Shrinkage Gas contract;
approve an increase to the contract value for the Foxford, Charlestown and Killala Wastewater Sewerage Schemes;
approve the award of a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the supply of jetting and cleaning services of water and wastewater assets to Irish Water;
approve an increase to the capital budget for water treatment plant upgrade for Letterkenny and Creeslough.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 30 April 2019

The Ervia Board agreed to:

approve the appointment of additional directors to the Irish Water and Gas Networks Ireland boards, subject to Ministerial consent;
approve a capital budget for phase 2 of the domestic meter replacement programme and an overall budget for the programme to replace circa. 100,000 gas meters;
approve an increase in the construction contract value for the Gas to Listowel Project;
approve the compulsory purchase by Irish Water of lands, to facilitate the development of a regional biosolids storage facility and an interim capital budget for the project;
approve a delegation of authority to exercise the option to extend the contract for the supply of electricity to Ervia;
approve the appointment of Cathal Marley, Acting Chief Executive Officer, as a member of the Investment/Infrastructure Committee and of the Project 23 Committee; and
approve the 2019 performance scorecards.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 26 March 2019

The Ervia Board agreed to:

approve an extension of a revolving credit facility between Irish Water and Royal Bank of Canada;
approve an extension of a revolving credit facility between Irish Water and HSBC Bank plc;
approve an extension of revolving credit facilities between Irish Water and the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund;
approve the payment of a dividend of €54.404m to Government for the financial year ended 31^st December 2018;
approve a capital budget and the award of a Design, Build and Operate contract for the Gorey Regional water supply scheme project;
approve the Ervia financial statements and associated Letter of Representation in respect of the year ended 31st December 2018, along with the submission of reports to the Minister in relation to compliance with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies in respect of Ervia and Irish Water;
approve the Ervia 2018 Annual Report;
approve the issuance by the Board of Irish Water of its financial statements for the year ended 31^st December 2018 to the Minister for Housing Planning and Local Government;
approve the issuance by the Board of Gas Networks Ireland of its financial statements for the year ended 31^st December 2018 to the Minister for Housing Planning and Local Government;
approve the delegation of the Group Chief Executive Officer’s financial and non-financial authorities to the Acting Chief Executive with effect from 5^th April 2019;
approve the delegation of the Group Chief Financial Officer’s financial and non-financial authorities to the Acting Chief Financial Officer with effect from 5^th April 2019.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 26 February 2019

The Ervia Board agreed to:

approve the submission of the 2018 Ervia, Irish Water and Gas Networks Ireland unaudited, unapproved and abridged financial statements to the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government;
approve the acquisition by Irish Water of a 20.976 acre site in Ballysimon, County Limerick to facilitate the development of a new national laboratory;
approve the award of a multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply and delivery of civil engineering design and build works to Irish Water;
approve the payment of Performance Related Awards for the 2018 performance year and approve the implementation of pay progression for 2019;
approve the proposal in relation to arrangements for the Acting Ervia Group Chief Executive Officer;
approve the 2018 Executive salary review;
approve revised strategic ambitions for Ervia, Gas Networks Ireland and Irish Water.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 18 February 2019

The Ervia Board agreed to:

approve the contract of employment for the Irish Water Managing Director;
approve the ex-officio appointment of Niall Gleeson as a Director of Irish Water in his capacity as Managing Director of Irish Water with effect from 6^th August 2019;
approve the appointment of Cathal Marley as Acting Ervia Chief Executive Officer with effect from 5^th April 2019 for an interim period.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 29 January 2019

The Ervia Board agreed to:

approve a revised terms of reference for the Single Public Utility Committee;
approve a proposed bonding strategy for Ervia;
approve the construction of the Laughanstown pipeline by Gas Networks Ireland to facilitate the connection of a new AGI at Laughanstown, County Dublin to the existing transmission network;
approve an increase in value of the Design, Build And Operate contract for the phase 2 upgrade works at Foxes Den;
approve the proposed Ervia Group and Business Unit strategic ambitions for 2019, to be considered further at the February 2019 Board meeting.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 11 December 2018

The Ervia Board agreed to:

approve the submission of a draft high level separation plan to the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government;
approve the extension of a revolving credit facility entered into by Irish Water with Danske Bank A/S;
approve the extension of a revolving credit facility entered into by Irish Water with BNP Paribas;
approve a budget for the WIOF programme;
approve an increase in budget and the award of construction contracts in respect of the Cork Lower Harbour Main Drainage Project;
approve an increase in the estimated spend threshold of the framework for provision of Portfolio Support Services;
approve the award of the Design, Build and Operate contract for the Cork Mid-West Bundle (Waste Water);
approve the award of the Early Contractor Involvement programme contracts from the Major Process and Minor Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls and Automation framework;
approve the award of call off contracts for the supply of site supervision services from the Engineering/Technical Consultancy Services framework;
approve a variation to the South West Scotland Operations and Maintenance contract;
approve a letter of engagement in respect of the audit of Ervia’s Statutory Financial Statements for the financial year 2018;
approve the updated Ervia Group Treasury Policy.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 27 November 2018

The Ervia Board agreed to:

approve the group budget for 2019.
approve the entry by Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) into a finance contract with the European Investment Bank.
approve the award of the contract for the provision of insurance broking services, for the placement of a general insurance programme for Irish Water and the Ervia Group financial lines.
approve the Compressed Natural Gas and renewable gas in transport strategies for GNI .
approve a revised constitution for Gaslink Independent System Operator Designated Activity Company.
approve a capital commitments budget for GNI for 2019.
approve an increase in the value of the Gas Shrinkage contract entered into by GNI.
approve the award by GNI of the South West Scotland Operations and Maintenance contract.
approve a capital commitments budget for Irish Water for 2019.
approve a capital budget and award by GNI of the design, build and operate contract for the Cork City Water Supply Scheme.
approve a revised terms of reference for the group’s Investment/Infrastructure Committee.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 23 October 2018

Approve the payment of a special dividend of €90m in November 2018 from the undistributed sale proceeds from the disposal of Bord Gáis Energy.
Approve the extension of a revolving credit facility between Irish Water and Ulster Bank Ireland DAC.
Approve a proposal relating to the development and introduction of biogas into the gas network and the commencement of related preliminary activities.
Approve the award of a single-supplier framework for the provision of facilities management, minor projects and cleaning services to Ervia.
Approve a capital budget and the award of the Design, Build and Operate contract in respect of the Upper Liffey Valley Sewerage Scheme contract 2B Networks Project.
Approve a capital budget for the 2019 Water Network Management Programme.
Approve a capital budget for the Irish Water Capital Maintenance Programme, to cover works up to the end of 2019.
Approve the procurement of plant hire services for Irish Water through the plant hire dynamic purchasing system.
Approve the award of a multi supplier framework for the provision of minor mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation works to Irish Water.
Approve an increase in the value for spend on balancing buy gas services.
Approve a contract variation to the Northern Ireland Operations and Maintenance contract.
Approve a revised Ervia Enterprise Risk Management policy.
Approve a revised terms of reference for the Ervia Audit and Risk Committee.
Approve amendments to the Ervia Governance Framework.
Approve a revised terms of reference for the Ervia Board.
Approve revised Articles of Association for GNI (UK) Limited.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 25 September 2018

Approve the submission of the Irish Water revenue control proposal for the period 2020-2024 to the Commission for Regulation of Utilities.
Approve the submission of an equity valuation of GNI as at 31^st December 2017 to NewERA.
Approve an increase in value of the GNI (UK) Limited multiparty engineering services framework contract.
Approve a multi supplier framework for the supply of polyethylene pipe to Ervia.
Approve a capital budget for the Irish Water 2019 Capital Programmes.
Approve an increase in the value of the Upper Liffey Valley Sewerage Scheme 2a project capital budget and design, build and operate contract value.
Approve a capital budget for the Blanchardstown Regional Drainage Scheme project and the award of the design, build and operate contract.
Approve the extension of a multi-supplier framework for the provision of engineering/technical consultancy services to Irish Water and Ervia.
Approve a capital budget for the Howth, Malahide and Balbriggan Water Supply Schemes and the award of design and build contract for the upgrade of trunk mains infrastructure for these schemes.
Approve the award of the Greater Dublin Drainage project Employer’s Representative contract.
Approve an increase in the value of the Water Supply Project contract.
Approve a new Ervia Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy.
Approve the proposed revised Terms of Reference for the Ervia Board.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 14 September 2018

Approve the appointment of Eamon Gallen as acting Irish Water Managing Director and as an Executive Director to the Irish Water Board and the re-appointment of Brendan Murphy as an Executive Director to the Irish Water Board.
Approve the appointment of Niall Gleeson to the enduring role of Irish Water Managing Director & Deputy CEO, Ervia.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 31 July 2018

Approve the extension of a revolving credit facility entered into by Irish Water with Barclays Bank Ireland Plc.
Approve the extension of two revolving credit facilities entered into by Irish Water with the National Treasury Management Agency as controller and manager of the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund.
Approve the submission by Irish Water of a Strategic Funding Plan for the period 2019-2024 to the Minister.
Approve the award of a multi-supplier Framework Contract for the supply and delivery of materials to Irish Water.
Approve the recommendation not to exercise the option to extend the Design, Build and Operate Contract for the Tullamore wastewater treatment works.
Approve the award of a single supplier framework to SSE Airtricity Limited for the provision of electricity supply to Ervia.
Approve an increase to the value of the existing Ervia single supplier framework agreement with Merrion Fleet Management Limited for the provision of fleet vehicles and management services.
Approve the Irish Water Non-Domestic bad debts policy.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 26 June 2018

The following decisions were also taken by the Board:

Approve production company costs and agency fees for the ‘Story of Water’ documentary.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 26 June 2018

The following decisions were taken by the Board:

Approve the award of a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of aggregates to Irish Water.
Approve an extension to the term of the CCTV and Sewer Jetting Maintenance Works and Services Framework Agreement.
Approve an increase in the value of the Multi-Supplier Framework for the provision of plant hire equipment to Irish Water.
Approve a budget for the construction of a sewer mains by LIDL Ireland Limited.
Approve a capital budget and award of a design and build contract for the Letterkenny Regional Supply Scheme.
Approve a capital budget and award of the design, build and operate contract for the Tullamore and Birr Water Supply Scheme.
Approve a capital budget and award of a design and build contract for the Tuam Regional Water Supply Scheme extension.
Approve a capital budget and award of the design, build and operate contract for the Skibbereen Regional Water Supply Scheme.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 29 May 2018

The following decisions were taken by the Board:

Approve the extension of a revolving credit facility between Irish Water and Allied Irish Banks Plc.
Approve the extension of a revolving credit facility between Irish Water and the Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland.
Approve the extension of a revolving credit facility between Irish Water and National Treasury Management Agency as controller and manager of the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund.
Approve an extension and an increase in the value of the Framework for the Provision of Contact Centre Services to Irish Water
Approve the contract for the WIOF programme and the budget for June 2018 and July 2018.
Approve an increase in the value of the Framework for the provision of Business Change Professional Services.
Approve the award of the Northern Ireland Operations and Maintenance Services contract.
Approve the Stillorgan Reservoir Upgrade Project and cumulative budget for the Vartry Water Supply Project.
Approve additional expenditure on the Cluden to Brighouse Bay Pipeline Project.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 21 May 2018

The following decisions were taken by the Board:

Approve a request for additional expenditure on the Cluden to Brighouse Bay Gas Pipeline Project.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 24 April 2018

The following decisions were taken by the Board:

Approve an extension to and an increase in the framework value for the Provision of Media Planning and Buying Services and Creative Advertising Agency Services.
Approve a capital budget for the Phase 1 Project regarding the construction of a pipeline from Athlone, Co. Westmeath to a new Center Parcs resort in Ballymahon.
Approve a capital budget and award of the design, build and operate contract for the Ballyshannon Water Supply Project.
Approve a capital budget for the Donegal Countywide Watermain Rehabilitation Project.
Approve an extension to the term of appointment of the panel of legal advisers, for the provision of general legal services to Ervia and its subsidiaries, for a period of 12 months to 31st January 2020.
Approve the revised Code of Business Conduct for Ervia Board Members, Ervia Senior Management and Directors of Ervia subsidiary companies.
Approve the continuation of the term of a director of Gas Networks Ireland.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 27 March 2018

The following decisions were taken by the Board:

Approve the payment of an annual dividend for the financial year ended 31st December 2017.
Approve a capital budget for the Bandon Waste Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project and the award of the Design, Build and Operate contract for the project.
Approve a revised project estimate for the Bandon Watermain and Sewer Network Upgrade Project and the award of the Design and Build contract for the project.
Approve the use of a standard Trading Platform Transactions Agreement as the contract under which Gas Networks Ireland will undertake such trading platform transactions with Gas shippers.
Approve the Ervia Financial Statements for year ended 31st December 2017 and the associated letter of representation.
Approve the report to the Minister in respect of Ervia and in respect of Irish Water under section 1.9 of the Business and Financial reporting requirements of the 2016 Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies.
Approve an addendum to the auditor’s letter of engagement.
Approve the Ervia Annual Report 2017.
Approve the issuance by the Irish Water Board of the Irish Water 2017 financial statements.
Approve the issuance by the Gas Networks Ireland Board of the Gas Networks Ireland 2017 financial statements.
Approve the appointment of:
- An Interim Managing Director of Gas Networks Ireland.
- A Director of Gas Networks Ireland, subject to Ministerial consent.
- A Director of GNI (UK) Limited.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 27 February 2018

The following decisions were taken by the Board:

Approve a revision to Ervia’s financial authorisation and contract approvals policy.
Approve a revision to Ervia’s procurement policy.
Approve the extension of a revolving credit facility between Irish Water and Royal Bank of Canada.
Approve the extension of a revolving credit facility between Irish Water and HSBC Bank Plc.
Approve a variation to the detailed design contract for the Ringsend Waste Water Treatment Plant.
Approve a variation to the existing polyethylene pipe and fittings Framework Agreement.
Approve the award of a balancing sell gas contract.
Approve a capital budget for the Upper Liffey Valley Sewerage Scheme (2A Network) project and the award of the Design, Build and Operate contract for the project.
Approve a capital budget for the Irish Water capital maintenance programme.
Approve the 2017 Performance Related Awards.
Approve the submission of the Ervia, Irish Water and Gas Networks Ireland 2017 unaudited, unapproved and abridged financial statements to the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 30 January 2018

The following decisions were taken by the Board:

Approve the entry by GNI into a €200M loan facility with the European Investment Bank.
Approve a capital budget and the award by Irish Water of the design and build contract for the Peamount to Saggart pumping station and rising main.
Approve a capital budget for an Irish Water conservation project for the Galway City watermains rehabilitation project.
Approve a capital budget for the Letterkenny Sewerage Scheme.
Approve a capital budget for the Irish Water National Telemetry Programme covering the period 2018 to the end of 2022.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 12 December 2017

The following decisions were taken by the Board:

Approve the placement of the Irish Water general insurance programme for the 2018 calendar year, including placement of the public liability insurance on a self-insured retention basis.
Approve the extension of a €100m revolving credit facility between Irish Water and Danske Bank A/S for up to one year.
Approve the extension of a €100m revolving credit facility between Irish Water and BNP Paribas for up to one year.
Approve the business case for the implementation of Project Evolve.
Approve a capital commitments budget for Gas Networks Ireland and Ervia for 2018.
Approve a capital commitments budget for Irish Water for 2018.
Approve a capital budget and the award of the design, build and operate contract for the Thurles Water Supply project.
Approval for Irish Water to acquire lands in Clonshaugh, County Dublin to facilitate the development of a new waste water treatment plant for the Greater Dublin Drainage Project.
Approve the assignment of a lease and fit out in respect of 3rd floor 5 Harbourmaster Place, Dublin 1.
Approve a variation to the design, build and operate contract for the Drogheda and Dundalk Water Supply Scheme.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 28 November 2017

The following decisions were taken by the Board:

Approve the 2018 budget for Ervia.
Approve the extension of a €100m revolving credit facility between Irish Water and Ulster Bank Ireland DAC.
Approve the formal submission of the Irish Water non-domestic tariff proposals to the CRU.
Approve the award of a Shrinkage Gas contract to Gazprom for the calendar year 2018.
Approve additional spend on the Nenagh Town Multi-Utility Project to allow for the extension of the gas network to Lisbunny Industrial Estate.
Approve the award of a multi-supplier framework contract to 17 suppliers for the provision of laboratory services, equipment and associated consumables to Irish Water.
Approve a capital budget for the combined Timoleague and Courtmacsherry wastewater project.
Approve a capital budget for the upgrade to the Foxford, Charlestown and Killala wastewater sewerage schemes and the award of the design build and operate contract to Glan Agua.
Approve a budget for the next phase of the WIOF Programme.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 25 July 2017

Approving an extension to a revolving credit agreement between Irish Water and Barclays Bank Ireland plc.
Approving the final report on the Irish Water Capital Investment Plan 2017-2021.
Approving the award of a Design, Build and Operate contract for the capacity upgrade of the Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant to a Joint Venture of Veolia Water Ireland Ltd and PJ Hegarty and Sons.
Approving the entry by Irish Water into property related agreements with Dublin Port
Company which may be required to facilitate the upgrade of the Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Approving the award of the contract for the construction of the Vartry to Callowhill Pipeline Link to Roadbridge Limited.
Approving the award of a multi-supplier framework for the provision of sludge and waste management services to Irish Water for a three year period, with the option to extend for a further two year period, split into the six lots:
- Wastewater Treatment Sludge Management Services;
- Water Treatment Sludge Management Services;
- Transport and Haulage of Sludge;
- Waste Management Services;
- Hazardous Waste Disposal Services; and
- Equipment Hire and Operational Services.
Approving an increase to the Irish Water framework for the provision of CCTV and sewer jetting maintenance works and services and an extension of 24 call off contracts from the framework for a period of up to 12 months.
Approving an extension to the Ervia framework for the provision of fleet vehicles and fleet management services by up to two years and an increase in the value of the framework.
Approving terms of reference for the Major Projects cost/delivery estimation review.
Approving the business case for the Public Utility Model.
Approving a budget for the WIOF Programme to the end of Q4 2017 and a contract extension with EY.
Approving an annual pay progression adjustment for 2017 to include a market movement pay increase of 2.36% from 1st January 2017 and a refresh to the salary ranges to reflect industry benchmarks from 1st January 2017.
Approving the revised Ervia Group Internal Audit Charter.
Approving the revised Ervia Group Anti-Fraud Policy.
Approving the revised Ervia Enterprise Risk Management Policy.
Approving the payment of fees to Deloitte to audit the financial statements of Irish
Water for the years 2017 and 2018 and the submission by Irish Water of requests for such consents and/or approvals of the relevant Ministers as may be required in connection with these audit fees.
Approving the appointment of directors to Gas Networks Ireland and Irish Water.
Approving the revised Ervia Governance Framework.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 27 June 2017

Approving the payment of an annual dividend of €48.44m for the financial year ended 31st December 2016.
Approving a revised Payment Signing Policy (PD7).
Approving a change of trustees to Ervia’s Life Assurance Scheme.
Consenting to the issue of Gas Networks Ireland Financial Statements for year ended
31st December 2016.
Approving the submission of the draft Irish Water Connections Charging Policy to the Commission for Energy Regulation.
Approving a capital budget for the upgrade to the Grange, Strandhill, Tubbercurry and Ballinafad wastewater treatment plants and the award of the associated Design, Build and Operate contract to Coffey Northumbrian Limited.
Approving the submission of an expression of intent letter to the Department of
Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government in relation to the single public utility operations model.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 1 June 2017

1. Approving an amendment agreement with BOI pursuant to which a €100,000,000

revolving credit facility agreement between Irish Water and BOI would be extended;

Approving an amendment agreement with AIB pursuant to which the €100,000,000

revolving credit facility agreement between Irish Water and AIB would be extended;

Approving an amendment agreement with ISIF pursuant to which the €300,000,000

revolving credit facility agreement between Irish Water and ISIF would be extended;

and

Approving an amendment with ISIF pursuant to which the €150,000,000 revolving

credit facility agreement between Irish Water and ISIF would be extended.

2. Consent to the issue of new B Shares by Irish Water and the allotment of such shares

in equal shares to the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Housing, Planning,

Community and Local Government for a subscription price of €270 million to be paid

by the Minister of Finance.

3. Approving the award of a multi-supplier framework for the provision of Major

Process and Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls and Automation Works

(‘MEICA Works’) for a five year period up to a maximum of €1.02billion (capital

€0.85billion and operational €0.17billion).

4. Approving the award of a multi-supplier framework for the provision of water

network management services and works for a period of four years with the option to

extend for a further two year period to the following parties:

a. GMC Utilities Group Limited, supplying the Dublin and North East Regions

up to a maximum value of €128m (including VAT) for the six year period;

b. Farrans Construction Limited T/A a Division of Northstone (NI) Limited,

supplying the North and North West Regions up to a maximum value of

€107m (including VAT) for the six year period;

c. Coffey Northumbrian Limited, supplying the South West and South East

Regions up to a maximum value of €134m (including VAT) for the six year

period;

d. Shareridge Limited, supplying the Mid-West Region up to a maximum value

of €43m (including VAT) for the six year period; and

e. Ward and Burke Construction Limited, supplying the Midlands Region up to a

maximum value of €63m (including VAT) for the six year period.

5. Approving the award of supplier framework contracts for the provision of water and

waste water connection related works and services up to a maximum value of

€113.5m for a three year period with the option to extend for a two year period to the

following parties:

a. Lot 1 - Carty Contractors Limited, supplying the North Region;

b. Lot 2 - Farrans Construction Limited, supplying the North East Region;

c. Lot 3 - Ward and Burke Construction Limited, supplying the North West

Region;

d. Lot 4 – GMC Utilities Group Limited, supplying the Dublin Region.

6. Approving a capital budget in the amount of €10.73m for the Castlerea and Environs

Regional Network Phase 1 project.

7. Approving a capital budget of €44.81m for the Eastern and Midlands Region Water

Supply Project.

8. Approving a Capital Commitments Budget for Gas Networks Ireland and Ervia of

€191m for 2017.

9. Approving the disposal of property at 8C Boltnaconnel Road, Nutts Corner, Antrim,

Northern Ireland.

10. Approving the Irish Water draft Interim Trade Effluent Charging Policy for formal

submission to the Commission for Energy Regulation.

11. Approving a budget of €3.25m for the WIOF Programme to cover the period to the

end of July 2017.

12. Approving the revised Protected Disclosures Policy (PD9).

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 23 May 2017

Approving the Contract for the appointment of the new Group Chief Executive Officer

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 28 March 2017

Approving expenditure for the Lower Liffey Valley Waste Water Treatment Plant upgrade.
Approving the extension for one year of the €100M revolving credit facilities between Irish Water and HSBC and Irish Water and RBC.
Approving a capital budget in the amount of €10.7M for the Inistioge Water Supply Scheme.
Approving an increase in the capital budget in the amount of €35m (including VAT) for Capital Programme works in Irish Water, increasing the overall budget to €65m for 2017.
Approving Ervia Financial Statement for the year ended 31st December 2016.
Approving the Letter of Representation in respect of the Ervia Financial Statements 2016.
Approving the Report to the Minister under Section 13.1 of the 2009 Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies which includes a statement on the System of Internal Control.
Approving the Irish Water Financial Statements for the year ended 31st December 2016.
Approving the provision of tax compliance services (non-audit services) by Deloitte relevant to the financial years ended 31st December 2016, 2017, and 2018.
Approving revised Terms of Reference for the Audit and Risk Committee.
Approving the Annual Report 2016.
Approving the 2017 Balanced Scorecards for all Group staff members.
Approving revised Terms of Reference for the Remuneration Committee.
Approving the award of a contract to RKH Specialty Insurance Brokers for the provision of gas infrastructure insurance brokering services to Gas Networks Ireland and its subsidiaries for a four year period with an option to extend for a further three years.
Approving an insurance premium budget for the placement of Gas Networks Ireland gas infrastructure insurance for a four year period up to May 2021

Board Meeting of Ervia held 28 February 2017

1. Approving the updated Ervia Group Treasury Policy.

2. Approving the payment of performance related awards for the performance year 2016 to Ervia staff in line with the Ervia pay model and in accordance with the WRC recommendation of 16 September 2015.

3. Approving the payment of performance related awards to the Ervia Executive for 2016.

4. Approving an extension to Deloitte’s term of appointment as External Auditor for two

years.

5. Approving the submission of the 2016 Ervia and Irish Water draft unaudited Financial

Statements to DHPCLG.

6. Approving the Terms of Reference for a combined Audit and Risk Committee.

7. Approving the appointment of Mari Hurley as Chairman of the Audit and Risk

Committee.

8. Approving the membership of the Audit and Risk Committee.

9. Approving the development of a programme of work for the Audit and Risk Committee.

10. Approving a capital budget for the Water Network Programme to the end of 2017.

11. Approving the award of supplier framework contracts for the supply of ductile iron pipes, fittings, valves and couplers for a four-year period, with the option to extend for a further two year period.

12. Approving a capital budget for the design and construction, including civil works, for a new 16 million litre reservoir and disinfection upgrade at Ballyboden Water Treatment Plant.

13. Approving a capital budget for upgrades to the water treatment plants at the Drogheda and Dundalk Water Supply Schemes.

13A Approving an operating expenditure budget for the 15-month interim operational service period of the existing plants and the one year post-design and build operational service period of the upgraded plants.

13B Approving the award of a design, build and operate contract to AECOM Design Build Ireland Limited for the plant upgrades.

14. Approving funding for the Lower Liffey Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade.

15. Approving an increase in the capital budget for the Wexford Town Project.

16. Approving a variation to the existing Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings Framework Agreement with Radius Plastics Limited, extending the term by up to a maximum of 12 months, until 28 February 2018.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 31 January 2017

Approving the revised Financial Authorisation and Contract Approvals Policy (PD/03) and Purchasing Procedures Policy (PD/02).
Approving the extension for one year of the revolving credit facilities between Irish Water and Danske Bank and Irish Water and BNP Paribas.
Approving the Terms of Reference for the Investment/Infrastructure Committee.
Approving the revised Terms of Reference for the Water Industry Operating Framework (WIOF) Committee.
Approving a Multi Supplier Framework Contract for the Provision of Water Meters and Associated Devices.
Approving budget and contract increases for the expansion works at Swords Waste Water Treatment Plant.
Approving the project budget and contract for the design, build and operation of the upgrade to Enniscorthy Waste Water Treatment Plant.
Approving an adjustment to the Group’s pay provisions for 2016 arising from a Labour Court recommendation.
Approving the revised Internal Audit Charter.
Approving an increase to the value of the Framework Agreement for the Supply of Media Planning and Buying Services.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 13 December 2016

Approving the new medium term dividend policy for Ervia expected to be paid beyond 2016.
Approving the 2017 Budget.
Approving the submission of the 2015 GNI valuation report to NewERA.
Approving Ervia Brand expenditure and Irish Water brand, marketing and communications expenditure to allow the progression of the concept through Q1 2017.
Approving the insurance premium budget for the placement of the Irish Water general insurance programme for the calendar year 2017.
Approving the capital budget for the construction of a fibre optic network by Aurora Telecom between Cork and Dublin.
Approving an Irish Water large connection agreement.
Approving a capital budget for the design, build and construction works of two water treatment plants in Goldrum and Creeslough, Co. Donegal and the award of a design, build and operate contract for these plants to Glan Agua Limited.
Approving the award of a six supplier framework contract for the supply of boundary boxes for water meters for a four year period.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 29 November 2016

The following decisions were taken by the Board:

Approving the extension by up to one year of the agreed credit facility originally entered into by Irish Water with Ulster Bank Ireland.
Approving payment of ordinary and special dividends to the State.
Approving the submission of the Gas Networks Ireland revenue control papers for the Price
Control 4 period to the Commission for Energy Regulation.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 27 October 2016

The following decisions were taken by the Board:

Approving GNI (UK) Limited making a supplementary revenue control submission to the Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation.
Approving the 2017 marketing spend for GNI.
Approving an extension to the multi-party framework for the Provision of Market Research Services.
Approving the budget for the Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Approving the submission by Irish Water of requests for Ministerial consents required in
connection with the capital commitments which Irish Water proposed to enter into in 2017.
Approving the Shrinkage Gas Contract for 2017.
Approving the capital budget for the gas to Listowel project.
Approving the Smart Ready Gas Credit Meter Framework Agreement.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 27 September 2016

The following decisions were taken by the Board:

Approving the creation and establishment of a Euro Medium Term Note programme under which Gas Networks Ireland may issue senior unsecured notes up to a particular amount as outlined.
Approving the issue by Gas Networks Ireland of debut issuances of one or more series of notes under its EMTN
Programme.
Approving the adherence of Gas Networks Ireland (“GNI”) to the Ervia Defined Contribution pension scheme as an associated employer.
Approving the increase of the Irish Water suppressed capital maintenance to cover works up to the end of quarter 1 2017.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 26 July 2016

The following decisions were taken by the Board:

1A. Approving an overall project budget for all works associated with the detailed design and

construction of the Cork Lower Harbour Main Drainage Project, including previously

approved spend as outlined.

1B. Approving the award of two construction contracts for works associated with the Southern

Sewerage Networks;

a. in Passage West and Monkstown; and

b. in Carrigaline and Ringaskiddy.

2A. Approving a capital budget as outlined, for all construction and associated works in relation

to contract 4B of the Dublin Docklands Strategic Development Zone Sewerage Scheme

Project.

2B. Approving the award of the construction contract 4B in the amount as outlined.

3. Approving the entry by Gas Networks Ireland into an anchor load connection agreement with

Kerry Ingredients (Ireland) Limited to the value as outlined.

4. Approving the award of the South West Scotland Onshore Construction Contract in the

amount as outlined.

5. Approving a variation to the existing Maintenance Contract for the South West Scotland

Onshore Systems with Scotland Gas Networks.

6. Approving an extension to the existing Maintenance Contract for the transmission network in

Northern Ireland with Scotland Gas Networks.

7. Approving the annual pay model review adjustment for 2016.

8. Approving the conversion of Ervia’s subsidiaries, from their existing company type to

‘Designated Activity Companies’ (“DACs”).

9A. Approving the striking off of Ervia’s non-trading dormant subsidiaries following their

conversion to DACs.

9B. Approving the making by GNI (UK) Limited of its Revenue Control submission to the Northern

Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation.

10. Approving the award of a two year Single Supplier Framework to LCC Group Limited for the

provision of Electricity Supply to Ervia with an option to extend for two further one year

periods.

11. Approving in its capacity as shareholder of Irish Water, the entry by Irish Water into an

Amendment and Restatement Agreement with Barclays Bank Ireland PLC.

12. Approving the contract value for projected spend for the provision of media planning and

buying for Irish Water and Gas Networks Ireland.

13. Approving the revised GNI Financial plan (2016 to 2021) and its submission to the relevant

Minister and NewERA for consideration

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 28 June 2016

The following decisions were taken by the Board:

Approving the Ervia Regulatory Financial Statements 2015 and associated Letter of
Representation and approving their submission to the Commission for Energy Regulation.
Approving the disposal of Ervia’s shareholding in Greener Ideas Limited to Bord Gáis Energy Limited.
Approving the capital budget to deliver gas and water works for the Wexford Town Project.
Approving the capital budget associated with the planning submission, commencement of detailed design, construction procurement and land and wayleave acquisition for the Greater Dublin Drainage Scheme Project.
Approving amendments to Ervia’s Protected Disclosures Policy.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 10 June 2016

The Board approved Ervia’s 2015 financial statements and the Ervia Annual Report for 2015.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 31 May 2016

The following decisions were taken by the Board:

1. Approving, in its capacity as parent company of Irish Water, the entry into a number of amendment and restatement agreements between Irish Water and its relationship banks in connection with the extension of a number of revolving credit facilities previously entered into by Irish Water, which included:

a. Irish Water’s entry into an amendment and restatement agreement with National Treasury Management Agency (“NTMA”) as controller and manager of the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (“ISIF”) pursuant to which a €300,000,000 revolving credit facility agreement between Irish Water and ISIF dated 25 August 2015 would be amended and restated on the terms set out in a facility agreement scheduled thereto;

b. Irish Water’s entry into an amendment and restatement agreement with NTMA as controller and manager of ISIF pursuant to which a €150,000,000 revolving credit facility agreement between Irish Water and ISIF dated 6 November 2015 would be amended and restated on the terms set out in a facility agreement scheduled thereto;

c. Irish Water’s entry into an amendment and restatement agreement with the Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland (“BOI”) pursuant to which the €100,000,000 revolving credit facility agreement between Irish Water and BOI dated 4 September 2015 would be amended and restated on the terms set out in a facility agreement scheduled thereto; and

d. Irish Water’s entry into an amendment and restatement agreement with Allied Irish Banks plc (“AIB”) pursuant to which the €50,000,000 revolving credit facility agreement between Irish Water and AIB dated 11 March 2015, as amended, restated and extended by an amendment and restatement agreement dated 9 March 2016, would be amended and restated on the terms set out in a facility agreement scheduled thereto.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 26 April 2016

The following decisions were taken by the Board:

Approving, as parent company of Irish Water, proposals for the transfer of lands and the granting of wayleaves to ESB for the substation site at Raffeen, County Cork and as may be required in respect of future Irish Water projects.
Approving, as parent company of Irish Water, a capital budget for the civil, mechanical and electrical construction works associated with a new sludge processing and dewatering plant at the Ballymore Eustace Water Treatment Plant and the granting of a Design, Build and Operate contract to Veolia Water Ireland

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 29 March 2016

The following decisions were taken by the Board:

Approving amendments to Ervia’s Financial Authorisation and Contract Approvals Policy for commercial property transactions.
Approving and authorising the negotiation and finalisation of Lease/Licence Agreements, and any agreements ancillary thereto, as may be necessary, in respect of Irish Water Regional Accommodation in Castlebar, Mullingar, Mallow and Kilkenny.
Approving, as parent company of Irish Water, the entry by Irish Water into an amendment and restatement agreement (the “HSBC Amendment and Restatement Agreement”) with HSBC Bank Plc (“HSBC”) pursuant to which the €100,000,000 revolving credit facility agreement originally dated 21 May 2015 between Irish Water and HSBC will be amended and restated on the terms set out in a form of facility agreement appended to the HSBC Amendment and Restatement Agreement.
Approving, as parent company of Irish Water, the entry by Irish Water into an amendment and restatement agreement (the “Royal Bank of Canada Amendment and Restatement Agreement”) with Royal Bank of Canada (“RBC”) pursuant to which the €100,000,000 revolving credit facility agreement originally dated 21 May 2015 between Irish Water and RBC will be amended and restated on the terms set out in a form of facility agreement appended to the RBC Amendment and Restatement Agreement.
Approving an undertaking in favour of GNI (UK) Limited relating to FOU certification implementation in Northern Ireland.
Approving the increase to the Irish Water framework agreement for the provision of the Minor Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls and Automation (“MEICA”) Framework.

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 23 February 2016

The following decisions were taken by the Board:

Approving, as parent company of Irish Water, the Irish Water Interim Revenue Control 2 submission to the Commission for Energy Regulation.
Approving the entry into of three facility letters (the “Facilities”) with Allied Irish Banks p.l.c. (“AIB”) pursuant to which AIB would make available to Ervia certain uncommitted facilities including a €10,000,000 euro overdraft facility, a STG£500,000 sterling overdraft facility and a €2,948,000 letter of credit facility.
Approving, as parent company of Gas Networks Ireland, the entry by Gas Networks Ireland into the Facilities Letter with AIB and the utilisation of the Facilities made available thereunder.
Approving, as parent company of Gas Networks Ireland, the intercompany loan facility of up to €88.5m between Gas Networks Ireland (as lender) and GNI (UK) Limited (as borrower) (the “Loan Agreement”) in connection with the development and construction of a second pipeline between Cluden and Brighouse Bay compressor station.
Approving, as parent company of Irish Water, the budgeted expenditure on Tranche 1 of the Irish Water Drainage Area Plan Programme, inclusive of a 10% contingency.
Approving, as parent company of Gas Networks Ireland, a revised capital budget to deliver the gas, water and wastewater works in relation to the Nenagh multi-utility project and approving a further capital budget to facilitate a gas connection to Procter & Gamble, in the event that this connection is added to the project scope

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 26 January 2016

The following decisions were taken by the Board:

1. Approving the Budget 2016 for Ervia Group and each of the divisions, namely Group Centre, Major Projects, Shared Services, Irish Water and Gas Networks Ireland.

2. Approving, in its capacity as parent company of Irish Water, the entry into a number of amendment and restatement agreements between Irish Water and its relationship banks in connection with the extension of a number of revolving credit facilities previously entered into by Irish Water, which included:

a. the entry by Irish Water into an amendment and restatement agreement with BNP pursuant to which the €100,000,000 revolving credit facility agreement between Irish Water and BNP Paribas dated 24th March 2015 would be amended and restated on the terms set out in a facility agreement scheduled thereto;

b. the entry by Irish Water into an amendment and restatement agreement with AIB pursuant to which the €50,000,000 revolving credit facility agreement between Irish Water and AIB dated 11th March 2015 would be amended and restated on the terms set out in a facility agreement scheduled thereto; and

c. the entry by Irish Water into an amendment and restatement agreement with Danske Bank pursuant to which the €100,000,000 revolving credit facility agreement between Irish Water and Danske Bank dated 12th March 2015 would be amended and restated on the terms set out in a facility agreement scheduled thereto

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 8 December 2015

The following decisions were taken by the Board:

1. Approving the entry into a lease from Ervia to Irish Water of the premises at Foley Street on the key commercial terms outlined at the meeting.

2. Approving the lease of the premises at Colvill House to Irish Water on the key commercial terms outlined at the meeting.

3. Approving payment of a dividend to the Exchequer in the amount of €33,157,200 for the financial year ended 31st December 2014.

4. Approving an insurance premium budget inclusive of broker fees for the placement of the 2016 Irish Water general insurance programme in accordance with the proposal submitted.

5. Approving the revised Enterprise Risk Management Policy following review by the Risk Committee.

6. Approving the capital commitment proposed by Irish Water for 2016 and for Irish Water to obtain the necessary Ministerial Consent for the commitment.

7. Approving the budget for the Irish Water First Fix Programme for the period up to December 2016.

8. Approving Irish Water’s Osberstown Sludge Hub Upgrade.

9. Approving the appointment of the Managing Director of Irish Water, subject to the consent of the relevant Ministers.

10. Approving the total Project Budget to complete the Remediation Works at the former Limerick Gasworks.

11. Approving the appointment of Marsh Ireland Ltd, Willis Risk Services (Ireland) Ltd, Aon McDonagh Boland and RK Harrison Insurance Brokers Ltd to a framework to place an Owner Controlled Insurance Programme and/or any other ancillary insurances required in respect of future Ervia construction related projects (for an initial period of three years with an option to extend for an additional two years at the discretion of Ervia). Approving the proposed budget including a contingency (including insurance broking fees up to a maximum as outlined to the meeting) for the initial contract period of three years.

12. Approving the budget and contract for Irish Water’s Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project.

13. Agreed that Board Meetings would be held on the dates as outlined in a schedule of 2016 Board Meeting dates tabled at the meeting, subject to any further comments from Board Members

Board Meeting of Ervia dated 20 October 2015

The following decisions were taken by the Board:

Approving, as shareholder, the entry by Irish Water into an amendment and restatement agreement (the “Amendment and Restatement Agreement”) with Ulster Bank Ireland Limited (“UBIL”) pursuant to which the €100,000,000 revolving credit facility agreement originally dated 26 January 2015 between Irish Water and UBIL will be amended and restated on the terms set out in a form of facility agreement appended to the Amendment and Restatement Agreement.
Approving Irish Water’s Kerry Central Regional Water Supply Project