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BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT

Year ended 31 December 2009

 

The Board is responsible for the preparation of the accompanying financial statements, which in the opinion of the Board give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of Bord Gáis Éireann and its subsidiaries and of its profit for the period. The Board prepares financial statements in accordance with applicable Irish law and generally accepted accounting practice in Ireland. The Board maintains proper books of account in compliance with the obligations imposed by the Gas Acts 1976 to 2002. The Board is responsible for reviewing the effectiveness of the system of internal controls comprising Financial, Operational, Compliance and Risk Management, and for reporting thereon to the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. The Board is also responsible for safeguarding the assets of Bord Gáis Éireann and hence for taking reasonable steps for prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

 

In preparing the financial statements the Board is satisfied that:

 

• Suitable accounting policies have been selected and applied consistently.
• Judgements and estimates used are reasonable and prudent.
• Preparation of the financial statements on the going concern basis is appropriate.

 

For and on behalf of the Board:

 

Chairman	Member of the Board