Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 June 2010
52 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has had contact with the Data Commissioner with regard to the introduction of a unique identifier postcode system; the safeguards that he will specify in relation to a unique identifier postcode model; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23016/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have met with the Data Commissioner in 2009 and in 2010 in regard to this matter and detailed discussions have also taken place at official level.
The Commissioner has confirmed that he does not oppose a unique identifier postcode model provided that appropriate safeguards were put in place as to the uses that could be made of such a postcode. I will consult with the Data Commissioner in this regard as necessary in the context of the introduction of a postcodes system.
53 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if in relation to the recent tender for a postcodes system, if he will outline the way he will ensure that his proposed six digit code will be capable of being further refined into a location based code; if he will accept it may be more economical to tender for a postcode system that had this capability from the outset; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23017/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn invitation to tender issued on the 10th May 2010 for consultants to assist in selecting a body to implement and manage the delivery of a working national postcode system. These consultants, when appointed, will work with my Department's team in ensuring that the proposed six digit alpha numeric model will be capable of being refined into a location based code.
