Who we are
Paul McGowan
Dr. McGowan has been a Commissioner with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) since March 2013, and served as Chairperson from February 2017 to February 2020.
His lead responsibilities within the CRU include water regulation and energy safety. Paul joined the CRU in 2000 and his previous roles include Director of Safety, Director of All Island Energy Markets, Head of Gas and Senior Analyst (in Gas Regulation and in Electricity Markets).
Before joining CRU, Paul also previously worked in the offshore oil & gas, education and construction sectors. Paul is a Chartered Surveyor by profession with a PhD in the field of Construction/Engineering Management.
Paul McGowan
Dr. McGowan has been a Commissioner with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) since March 2013, and served as Chairperson from February 2017 to February 2020.
His lead responsibilities within the CRU include water regulation and energy safety. Paul joined CRU in 2000 and his previous roles include Director of Safety, Director of All Island Energy Markets, Head of Gas and Senior Analyst (in Gas Regulation and in Electricity Markets).
Before joining CRU, Paul also previously worked in the offshore oil & gas, education and construction sectors. Paul is a Chartered Surveyor by profession with a PhD in the field of Construction/Engineering Management.
Michelle Minihan
Dr. Minihan joined the EPA in April 2018, where she leads the drinking water team within the Office of Environmental Enforcement and has responsibility for the regulation of Irish Water, ensuring the quality of drinking water delivered through the public supply in the Republic of Ireland meets legislative requirements.
Dr. Minihan is a member of the EU Drinking Water Expert Group and has worked on the recast of the Drinking Water Directive.
After completing her PhD in Chemistry at the University of Limerick, Dr. Minihan has worked in the private and public sectors before joining the Food Safety Authority of Ireland, where she worked for over 10 years in a variety of roles.
Michelle Minihan
Dr. Minihan joined the EPA in April 2018, where she leads the drinking water team within the Office of Environmental Enforcement and has responsibility for the regulation of Irish Water, ensuring the quality of drinking water delivered through the public supply in the Republic of Ireland meets legislative requirements.
Dr. Minihan is a member of the EU Drinking Water Expert Group and has worked on the recast of the Drinking Water Directive.
After completing her PhD in Chemistry at the University of Limerick, Dr. Minihan has worked in the private and public sectors before joining the Food Safety Authority of Ireland, where she worked for over 10 years in a variety of roles.
Dónal Purcell
Dónal Purcell has a Bachelor of Science & Education degree. He has worked in the areas of Education, Local Development, Local Government and is currently the Executive Lead with An Fóram Uisce – The Water Forum. The Water Forum was established as a statutory body in June 2018 to facilitate stakeholder engagement and debate on issues relating to water as a resource, water quality, issues affecting customers of Irish Water and issues associated with the implementation of the Water Framework Directive. The Forum consists of 26 representatives from a wide range of organisations with direct connections to issues relating to water quality.
Dónal Purcell
Dónal Purcell has a Bachelor of Science & Education degree. He has worked in the areas of Education, Local Development, Local Government and is currently the Executive Lead with An Fóram Uisce – The Water Forum. The Water Forum was established as a statutory body in June 2018 to facilitate stakeholder engagement and debate on issues relating to water as a resource, water quality, issues affecting customers of Irish Water and issues associated with the implementation of the Water Framework Directive. The Forum consists of 26 representatives from a wide range of organisations with direct connections to issues relating to water quality.
Miriam McDonald
Ms McDonald is a professional, experienced and highly capable Marketing Director/Customer Excellence Specialist. She has worked in a range of different industries from professional services to business to business (B2B). She has particular expertise in the area of utilities having worked as Head of Customer Management, ESB and as a Communications Specialist for SEAI on national energy and gas trials. In addition, she has contributed to a number of companies in the area of energy efficiency, renewables and sustainability.
Miriam McDonald
Ms McDonald is a professional, experienced and highly capable Marketing Director/Customer Excellence Specialist. She has worked in a range of different industries from professional services to business to business (B2B). She has particular expertise in the area of utilities having worked as Head of Customer Management, ESB and as a Communications Specialist for SEAI on national energy and gas trials. In addition, she has contributed to a number of companies in the area of energy efficiency, renewables and sustainability.
Martin Sisk
Mr Sisk has a Bachelor of Law degree and is a Solicitor by profession. Having previously worked for the Revenue Commissioners, he spent most of his career in Regulation both financial and otherwise as Registrar of Friendly Societies and subsequently as a senior official in the Central Bank of Ireland. He has previously served as Chairman of Vhi Healthcare and is currently Chairman of the Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority ( IAASA ).
Martin Sisk
Mr Sisk has a Bachelor of Law degree and is a Solicitor by profession. Having previously worked for the Revenue Commissioners, he spent most of his career in Regulation both financial and otherwise as Registrar of Friendly Societies and subsequently as a senior official in the Central Bank of Ireland. He has previously served as Chairman of Vhi Healthcare and is currently Chairman of the Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority ( IAASA ).