{"id":13451,"date":"2022-09-03T20:14:24","date_gmt":"2022-09-03T20:14:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/legalblog.ie\/?p=13451"},"modified":"2024-02-09T22:47:50","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T22:47:50","slug":"bge-powers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/bge-powers\/","title":{"rendered":"BGE Powers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/bge-powers\/#Establishment\" title=\"Establishment\">Establishment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/bge-powers\/#Powers\" title=\"Powers\">Powers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/bge-powers\/#Construction_of_Pipelines\" title=\"Construction of Pipelines\">Construction of Pipelines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/bge-powers\/#Pipeline_EIS\" title=\"Pipeline EIS\">Pipeline EIS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/bge-powers\/#Powers_of_Entry\" title=\"Powers of Entry\">Powers of Entry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/bge-powers\/#Compulsory_Acquisition\" title=\"Compulsory Acquisition\">Compulsory Acquisition<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Establishment\"><\/span>Establishment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Bord G\u00e1is was constituted to exploit the country&#8217;s natural gas resources in 1976. It was given powers to construct, maintain and repair pipelines.\u00a0 It was entitled to alter and demolish buildings, remove fences, hedges, walls, trees, etc., break up the surface of roads, divert roads, canals etc., subject to reinstatement on completion of the pipeline<\/p>\n<p>The Gas Act established Bord Gais Eireann Teoranta.\u00a0 Its function was to set up and operate the system of supply of natural gas.\u00a0 Its functions which may be exercised inside or outside the State, including<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>transmission,<\/li>\n<li>distribution,<\/li>\n<li>sale and supply of natural gas acquired by it,<\/li>\n<li>purchase or acquisition of natural gas from any source,<\/li>\n<li>liquefaction,<\/li>\n<li>preparation, process and treatment of natural gas,<\/li>\n<li>fixing, making, and recovering charges for gas sold or supply of any service or facility undertaken<\/li>\n<li>providing for itself or for others such pipelines,<\/li>\n<li>terminal services and the facilities as are necessary<\/li>\n<li>the provision and development of a gas supply<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Powers\"><\/span>Powers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The primary function of Bord G\u00e1is \u00c9ireann on original incorporation was the construction of a transmission and distribution gas system. The Minister was later empowered to confer functions on the Board equivalent to those on the previous or expiring private gas companies in relation to the supply, transmission, and sale of gas, including maintenance, repair, replacement, hiring, and leasing of apparatus and gas appliances.<\/p>\n<p>The Board was given power to enter and inspect premises and take measures as they sought fit for the performance of their function. The Gas Regulation Act wa updated with e provisions for testing gas in compliance with standards in relation to its composition and gas pressure.<\/p>\n<p>BGE\u00a0 may sell or lease license, any rights in the respect of working materials which is best within it.\u00a0 Ministerial consent is required.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister may make bylaws for the protection and safety of the gas system for transmission and distribution of gas.\u00a0 It is an offence to contravene any bylaw subject to prosecution in the district court.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister may make regulations relating to gas safety in the transmission of gas. Breach of the regulation is an offence subject to prosecution.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Construction_of_Pipelines\"><\/span>Construction of Pipelines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The board may be authorised by the Minister to construct pipelines or export gas. The Minister\/Department may impose conditions on consent for the construction of a gas line.\u00a0 They may relate to safety and efficiency in the construction and operation of the line.<\/p>\n<p>In choosing its route, Bord Gais must have regard to representations made by local authorities and by statutory authorities such as ESB, harbour authorities or another gas undertaker.<\/p>\n<p>In constructing a pipeline, BGE (the Gas Board) must take reasonable measures to protect the natural environment and avoid injuring immunity.\u00a0 It must take steps to prevent injury to any building, site, flora, fauna or other thing of particular archaeological, historical, geological or natural interest.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pipeline_EIS\"><\/span>Pipeline EIS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Certain gas line works require an environmental impact assessment.\u00a0 Where an application is made to the Board or notice is given by a person other than the Board in relation to a proposed pipeline larger than a certain specified amount, an EIS must be submitted.\u00a0 Where an application is made by BGE (the Gas Board) to the Minister in relation to the proposed line, the application must be accompanied by an EIS.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister, in considering the application, must take account of the effect on the environment of the pipeline and give the public notice of the fact.\u00a0 An exemption may be given from the requirement for an EIS.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Powers_of_Entry\"><\/span>Powers of Entry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>BGE (the Gas Board) has the power to enter lands for the purpose of inspecting and surveying for the purpose of prospective acquisitions.\u00a0 It may make tests, including excavation drills and soil tests and may remove soil.<\/p>\n<p>The consent of the owner or occupier is required.\u00a0 If it is not forthcoming, the BGE (the Gas Board) may give notice of intention to enter the land to the owner or occupier at least 14 days in advance.\u00a0 The person in receipt of such notice may apply to the district court for an order prohibiting entry or permitting it only subject to such conditions as the court may set.<\/p>\n<p>The Board\u2019s agents and employees were given power to enter premises for the purpose of construction of pipelines and thereafter for the purpose of inspection, maintenance and replacement.\u00a0 They may enter the land at reasonable times and in an emergency at all times. In cases of exercise of certain rights, they were obliged to pay compensation.<\/p>\n<p>The BGE (the Gas Board) has the power to demolish any building, fence, or tree and divert any road, river, hedge, drain or bridge for the purpose of constructing pipelines in associated facilities.\u00a0 It must obtain the consent of certain authorities.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Compulsory_Acquisition\"><\/span>Compulsory Acquisition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Extensive powers of compulsory acquisition were given to facilitate the laying of the main arterial pipelines. BGE\u00a0 may apply to the department for an acquisition order to compulsorily acquire any land acquired for its functions or for the provision by any person other than the BGE of the pipelines by means in which it is intended to supply natural gas to the board or in connection with the provision by the BGE (the Gas Board) for another person of a pipeline by means of which it is intended to supply natural gas other than by the board only to that person.<\/p>\n<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-13451\" data-postid=\"13451\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-13451 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n    <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Establishment Bord G\u00e1is was constituted to exploit the country&#8217;s natural gas resources in 1976. 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