How Can I Contact Gas Networks Ireland?

How Can I Contact Gas Networks Ireland comparison table
Service Phone Hours
Customer Service1800 464 464 (free)Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 9am-5:30pm
International+353 66 7107334Mon-Fri 8am-8pm
Business Customers1800 411 511Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm
Emergency (Gas Smell)1800 20 50 5024/7
Meter Reading Submission1800 427 73224/7 (automated)
Carbon Monoxide Safety Line1800 898 989Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Dial Before You Dig1800 427 747Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm

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How Do I Get a New Gas Connection at My Property?

  1. Verify home eligibility via the Domestic Gas Map using your address or Eircode
  2. Complete a connection application
  3. Review the provided quote
  4. Pay for the gas connection

How Much Does a New Gas Connection Cost?

How Much Does a New Gas Connection Cost comparison table
Length Cost (Ex. VAT) Cost (Inc. VAT @ 13.5%)
0-15 Meters€220.00€249.70
15+ meters (GNI digs)€220.00 + €45.21/meter€249.70 + €51.32/meter
15+ meters (customer digs)€220.00 + €9.66/meter€249.70 + €10.97/meter
All installation work must be completed by a Registered Gas Installer (RGII) or service engineer.

How Can I Obtain My GPRN Number and Meter Key?

The installer provides the meter key upon installation. Every gas meter receives a GPRN (location number) to identify usage association.

To request a replacement meter key, complete the online form at Gas Networks Ireland's website, providing your contact details, address, and GPRN number. The replacement key is provided free of charge.

What Is the Gas Meter Replacement Programme?

Meters over 20 years old qualify for free replacement. Gas Networks Ireland contacts customers to arrange visits. Installation takes approximately 45 minutes.

To reschedule an appointment, call 1800 427 737.

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How Can I Move an Existing Gas Meter?

Before excavation work (extensions, etc.), contact Gas Networks Ireland to locate the pipeline. Rupturing a pipeline risks injury, death, and liability for repair costs.

What Does Gas Networks Ireland Do?

Gas Networks Ireland is responsible for supplying, updating, and maintaining the Irish natural gas supply system, handling gas leaks and emergencies, and providing essential services including:

  • New and replacement gas meter connections
  • GPRN numbers and meter keys
  • Gas meter reading submissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Gas Networks Ireland

A new gas connection for the first 0-15 metres costs €249.70 including VAT. For distances over 15 metres, additional charges of €51.32 per metre apply if Gas Networks Ireland digs, or €10.97 per metre if the customer digs.

If you smell gas, call the Gas Networks Ireland 24/7 emergency line immediately at 1800 20 50 50. Do not turn on any electrical switches, open windows for ventilation, and leave the property if the smell is strong.

You can request a free replacement meter key by completing the online form on the Gas Networks Ireland website, providing your contact details, address, and GPRN number.

Gas meters over 20 years old qualify for free replacement under the Gas Meter Replacement Programme. Gas Networks Ireland will contact you to arrange the visit, and installation takes approximately 45 minutes.

Before any excavation work near a gas pipeline, you must call Gas Networks Ireland's Dial Before You Dig service at 1800 427 747, available Monday to Friday 9am-5:30pm. Rupturing a pipeline risks serious injury.