Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 January 2015
231. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the total amount spent on the process of changing the name of Bord Gáis Éireann; the reason for the name change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2953/15]
View answerThe cost associated with the change of name from Bord Gáis Éireann to Ervia is an operational matter for the company and not one in which I, as Minister, have any role or function. I will ask Ervia to provide this information directly to the Deputy.
Regarding the reasons for the change of name, the Bord Gáis Energy brand was an important element of value in the sale of the energy business of Bord Gáis Éireann. As part of the sale agreement, Bord Gáis Éireann no longer use “Bord Gáis” in the name or brand of either its group or network businesses.
In December 2013 the Government approved the change of name of Bord Gáis Éireann to “Ervia”. Provision to give effect to the name change was included in the ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Act 2014 (No. 5 of 2014).
