Chief executive's departure rocks Ervia

News of Mike Quinn's departure came after the Government’s surprise decision to change the structure of Ervia, which is responsible for the state’s gas and water networks

Mike Quinn, chief executive of Ervia. Picture: Fergal Phillips

Ervia has been rocked by the sudden departure of its chief executive Mike Quinn, just a year-and-a-half into the job.

It came after the Government’s surprise decision to change the structure of the company which is responsible for the state’s gas and water networks.

Quinn, who was appointed in June 2017, was not told in advance about the cabinet’s plan toseparate Irish Water from Ervia. This effectively halved the size of the company, ...