Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 April 2011
101 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the new postcode system has been put out for tender; the position regarding this process; if a decision has been made on the type of coding system to be used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8957/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has commenced the procurement process in respect of a National Postcode System with the publication of a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) on e-tenders website on 17th January 2011. The procurement process is still ongoing. The PQQ, states that the conclusions and recommendations of the National Postcode Project Board should be the basis of the implementation but that innovation with regard to the incorporation of the unique identification of properties should be investigated. Both the Report by the National Postcode Project Board and the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire can be viewed on the Department's website at www.dcenr.gov.ie.
