Irish-Russian 'security risk' woman held key Bord Gáis and Irish Water roles

Marina Sologub worked in a procurement team in the parent company for Irish Water and Bord Gáis for over three years up until 2020.

The Irish-Russian woman who has been identified as a potential security risk in Australia previously held a position in Cork that gave her unique access to details of this country’s energy infrastructure.

Marina Sologub, whose Australian visa has been cancelled on foot of security concerns, worked in a procurement team in the parent company for Irish Water and Bord Gáis for over three years up until 2020. The position she held in the parent company Ervia meant she had detailed knowledge of the gas and water network systems in the country and possibly in other EU states.