Board of Sustainable Energy Ireland

Section 10(2) of the Sustainable Energy Act 2002 states that ‘The Board shall direct the functions of Sustainable Energy Ireland in accordance with this Act and shall satisfy itself as to the adequacy of the systems in place for that purpose and shall keep under review the performance of Sustainable Energy Ireland.’ This requires the Board to take a proactive approach to the delivery of Sustainable Energy Ireland’s remit, to provide leadership, and to focus on organisational activities, including strategic direction and planning, management and control of risk, financial and operational control.

Board Members

Name Role / Organisation
Prof. Frank Convery (Chairman)University College Dublin
Ms. Claire O’ConnorDirector, National Disability Authority
Mr. Gerry CahillGerry Cahill Architects
Mr. John McMullanChief Executive, Bryson House
Mr. Bill Flood
Ms. Vicky HeslopIrish Biomass Association
Mr. Michael NicholsonWicklow County Secretary
Mr. Tom KenningtonDepartment of Public Enterprise
Mr. David NaughtonTechnical Engineering & Electrical Union
Mr. John BuckleyEstate Agent, Kerry
Pat O’MalleyConsultant

[Archival note: board membership as published on the Sustainable Energy Ireland website in December 2002. These were public appointments made under the Sustainable Energy Act 2002 and are reproduced here as a matter of historical public record.]