Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 October 2017
153. Deputy Tom Neville asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding Eircodes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43226/17]
View answerCapita Business Support Services Ireland, trading as Eircode, was awarded a 10 year contract in December 2013 to develop, implement, maintain and promote the National Postcode System "Eircode".
The Eircode Finder is a free to use online app that members of the public and businesses use to find Eircodes for addresses and get directions to address locations using the Eircode. Increasing numbers of the public are looking-up Eircodes on the free to use Eircode Finder app, which remains very popular and can be used on mobile devices. The Eircode Finder has just over 14m searches since Eircode was launched in July 2015.
In addition there are a number of free to use satnav type apps on the Apple and Google store. These apps are another useful way to find Eircodes and navigate to address locations. Eircode is now available in Google Maps and TomTom, along with other satnav providers, are currently integrating Eircodes into their various products.
However, the Deputy's specific query is an operational matter for Capita, as the Project Management Licence Holder. Therefore, I have asked staff in my Department to contact the person you mentioned (details supplied) and subject to his approval will pass on his contact details to Capita for their direct reply.
