National Postcode System Implementation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 February 2017

Tuesday, 21 February 2017

Ceisteanna (107)

Catherine Murphy

Ceist:

107. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the cost of upgrading information technology systems and or databases to incorporate the use of Eircode; if the use of Eircode is mandatory in her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8636/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality

There was no additional cost in upgrading ICT systems and databases in my Department to facilitate the use of Eircodes. The work was carried out by staff in my Department's ICT Division as part of routine updates.