Bord Gáis Energy

Leading energy supplier in the Republic of Ireland, serving over 650,000 home gas and electricity customer accounts and 35,000 Business supply points through our Home and Business Supply businesses which offer a wide range of customer-focused solutions including flexible payment options, online account management capabilities and a number of simple price plans.

BGE's customer charter and codes of practice set the standards of service delivery customers expect and the company is committed to helping customers by remaining true to core values of simplicity, integrity and understanding. 

Offering a 24/7 – 365 days-a-year Emergency Breakdown service, BGE has been servicing and repairing boilers for over 30 years.  Our team of engineers will carry out over 50,000 boiler services in a year, ensuring that customers' boilers are running efficiently and safely.

BGE's thermal generation is central to the company's vertically integrated business model and provides a natural hedge for the Retail Supply business. In 2007 we took the decision to develop a utility-scale CCGT plant – the 445MW Whitegate plant, in County Cork, which commenced operations in November 2010 and is capable of providing power for up to 400,000 homes.

Dave Kirwan 

Managing Director, Centrica Ireland

Dave was appointed Centrica Ireland Managing Director in April 2016.

Dave Kirwan is Managing Director of Bord Gáis Energy. Dave was responsible for leading the Bord Gáis Energy business through the successful sale to Centrica.

Skills and experience: Dave worked in Bord Gáis Eireann for 15 years and was responsible for the launch of its Northern Ireland business, firmus energy, the development of the Whitegate power station and the acquisition and subsequent merger of the SWS wind business. 

Prior to joining BGE Dave worked in power generation sector for ESB/ESBI in Ireland, US and Vietnam.   Dave holds a BE electronics from UCD and is a Fellow of the Institute of Engineers of Ireland, he also holds an MBA from UCC and a doctorate in business economics (DBA) from UCC.

External appointments: None.