Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 March 2012
324 Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will report progress on the development of a post code scheme; the timescale for inclusion of this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15342/12]
View answerA procurement process for a national postcode system is currently under way. The process began on 17 January 2011 with the publication of a pre-qualification questionnaire on the e-tenders website www.etenders.gov.ie for the appointment of a postcode management licence holder. Since then intensive work has taken place on what is a complex project. The final decision to proceed with the implementation of a national postcode will, of course, be one for Government and will be based on appropriate financial, technical and operational considerations.
