National Postcode System Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2015

Tuesday, 17 February 2015

Ceisteanna (422)

Michael Colreavy

Ceist:

422. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the projected cost to his Department to convert to using Eircode; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7607/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

My Department continues to assess the changes required in its systems to support the roll-out of Eircode in 2015. Significant expense is not envisaged. One of the key areas where the Eircode address database will benefit the work of my Department is the Passport Office. The cost of changes to the systems for passport processing is estimated at €60,000.