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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 March 2010

Wednesday, 3 March 2010

Ceisteanna (201)

Liz McManus

Ceist:

243 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether legislation is required for the introduction of postcodes as highlighted in the National Postcodes Project report; if he has been in contact with the Data Protection Commissioner on the possible requirement for legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10676/10]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Deputy Eamon Ryan)

Any legislation required for the introduction of postcodes will be brought forward in the context of postal legislation or other relevant legislation generally. I have not had contact with the Data Protection Commissioner since the decision by Government approving the postcode implementation process but contact will be made as necessary in the context of advancing consideration of legislation.