First I heard was an undated letter addressed to resident saying meter needs replacing and full access to house would be required afterwards. Pls reply within 10 days of (undated) letter 
Replied by email, giving a mobile number.
Was on way home from airport this am when our son rang to say that there was a guy at door wanting access re gas meter. Son said not on his watch, he would phone me.
When I got home about 10 mins later meter, which is outside, was replaced and he was waiting for access to check the appliances.
After he had gone, I get this email from GNI
Dear [my Christian name]
Thank you for your e-mail in relation to our Meter Replacement Programme.
All meters manufactured more than 20 years ago are being replaced with new digital meters.
As part of this mandatory meter replacement programme we will require access to your property to replace the meter and carry out a free safety inspection.
Our appointments are Monday to Friday between 8am and 1pm or between 1pm and 5pm. Please advise us of a suitable day and which appointment slot suits you best and I will set up an appointment for you.
Should you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact me.
Aisling O' Carroll | Customer Service Representative
Gas Networks Ireland
T1850 427 737 (Monday to Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday 9am-5.30pm)
E[email protected]
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I asked the guy on the way out how was he getting appointments: has none, just a van full of meters and a "list" which is uses to ring door bells.
The van has a stick on label for Balfour Beatty working for GNI
The scope for old folk, widows, widowers etc being scammed here for full house access is truly frightening, hence this post.
I rang the regulator who said unless I file a formal complaint with GNI first and work through their complaints process they can do nothing....
Replied by email, giving a mobile number.
Was on way home from airport this am when our son rang to say that there was a guy at door wanting access re gas meter. Son said not on his watch, he would phone me.
When I got home about 10 mins later meter, which is outside, was replaced and he was waiting for access to check the appliances.
After he had gone, I get this email from GNI
Dear [my Christian name]
Thank you for your e-mail in relation to our Meter Replacement Programme.
All meters manufactured more than 20 years ago are being replaced with new digital meters.
As part of this mandatory meter replacement programme we will require access to your property to replace the meter and carry out a free safety inspection.
Our appointments are Monday to Friday between 8am and 1pm or between 1pm and 5pm. Please advise us of a suitable day and which appointment slot suits you best and I will set up an appointment for you.
Should you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact me.
Aisling O' Carroll | Customer Service Representative
Gas Networks Ireland
T1850 427 737 (Monday to Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday 9am-5.30pm)
E[email protected]
gasnetworks.ie |Find us on Twitter
I asked the guy on the way out how was he getting appointments: has none, just a van full of meters and a "list" which is uses to ring door bells.
The van has a stick on label for Balfour Beatty working for GNI
The scope for old folk, widows, widowers etc being scammed here for full house access is truly frightening, hence this post.
I rang the regulator who said unless I file a formal complaint with GNI first and work through their complaints process they can do nothing....