Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 September 2014
606. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update regarding the geo-coding project; when he expects it to be operational and the cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37032/14]
View answerThe design for the National Postcode System was approved by Government last April. The brand ‘Eircode’ was launched for the National Postcode System on 28 April 2014. The project is currently in implementation phase and is scheduled to roll out nationwide by the middle of 2015. Every Irish address will receive a unique Eircode.
The cost to the Exchequer of the National Postcode System over the 10 year cycle of the contract is expected to be €26m (ex VAT) with costs covering design, database upgrades, media and postcode distribution. Additional information about Eircodes is now available on the website www.eircode.ie.
