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A Dublin man has been prosecuted for carrying out illegal gas work at a house in Clonsilla.
Frank Byrne, of Royal Canal Way, Ashtown, Dublin 15, has been fined €100 with €1,500 in costs for illegally undertaking gas works at the property in December 2016 while not being a Registered Gas Installer (RGI).
Presiding Judge Brennan heard evidence from Mr. Keith Walsh, Gas Safety Officer with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU), that the works carried out did not conform with the relevant standards required.
The CRU's Commissioner for Energy Safety and Chairperson, Dr. Paul McGowan, said: "This successful prosecution sends out a strong message to both unregistered installers and consumers.
"If a gas installer does not have the required registration – or cannot prove membership of the RGI scheme – consumers should not use them. If consumers suspect that they are acting illegally, they should contact the RGII immediately.
"The CRU will continue to vigorously pursue such cases against individuals and companies who do not observe the legal requirements for undertaking gas installations or works."
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