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There is a reconnection/disconnection fee on my bill - what does this mean?

If you requested a reconnection or disconnection of your gas or electricity supply, you'll see the charge for this additional service on your bill as follows:

For Electricity:


Service Type

Excl VAT

Inc VAT

Reconnection Fee

€70.00

€79.45

Disconnection Fee

€70.00

€79.45

Installation of Night Storage Heating Meter

€167.00

€189.55

Special Read Request

€67.00

€76.05

Meter Change to Standard Meter

€171.00

€194.09


For Gas:

Service Type

Excl VAT

Inc VAT

Reconnection Fee

€63.91

€72.54

Disconnection Fee

€63.91

€72.54

Remove Service

€94.73

€107.52

Special Read Request

€17.04

€19.35

Meter Test

€353.29

€401.05

In the event that you miss a scheduled appointment with a Gas Networks Ireland technician, Gas Networks Ireland will impose a penalty fee.

No Access

€59.84

€67.91

Remove Service

€19.99

€22.69

Special Read Request

€5.46

€6.20

For a full list of the latest service charges for ESB Networks and Gas Networks Ireland follow the links.

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