Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 June 2016
534. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the Loc8 code was considered for use with the Eircode autoaddress application in the introduction of two additional postcodes to be used with the application; if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15341/16]
View answer537. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if there is a role for other postcode applications alongside Eircode; and the basis upon which he decides to promote any such technology via his Department's website and Twitter account. [15347/16]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 534 and 537 together.
Since the Eircode launch, Capita, the Postcode Contractor, has signed up a total of 28 Eircode Value Added Re-sellers who provide a broad spectrum of Eircode specialist services to business including, location based applications for logistics/deliveries sector, address validation, database cleansing, address look ups and a range of spatial analytic applications.
I understand that one of the Value Added Re-sellers recently launched a free-to-use Eircode app for use on Apple and Android devices. This App is a useful way to find Eircodes, share precise address locations and get directions using the Eircodes.
The development of apps and products by Value Added Re-sellers is a matter for the individual company.
Information in relation to new or innovative Eircode related services is placed on my Department's website in order to increase awareness and promote usage of Eircodes amongst the public.
