Mr. Eamonn Molloy:

Good morning. My name is Eamonn Molloy and I am an assistant secretary in the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. I thank the committee for giving me and representatives of An Post and Capita the opportunity to contribute on an important topic this morning. Our objective is to present information and answer whatever questions members have in an open and straightforward manner.

I will begin with a bit of background information on myself. As assistant secretary, I ran the postcode procurement process and was responsible for the advice and recommendations flowing from it to the Minister. I also report to him on the project's implementation. With me, I have my colleague, Ms Cronin, who will bring members through a short presentation on the project as a whole. Mr. O'Sullivan will then make a statement on the issues arising for An Post. Finally, but very importantly, Mr. Duggan of our postcode operator, Capita, will take members through a presentation on Capita's element of the project. Members should have copies of the various documents with them. Is that okay, Chairman?