Mr. Liam O'Sullivan:

On the testing and proofing, An Post intends to be ready by May and we have a detailed implementation programme. We have created tens of thousands of items with Eircodes attached, without Eircodes, with incorrect Eircodes, with incorrect addresses and codes and every possible combination thereof. Our testing programme on every item of sorting equipment is to test every possible variation. When the Department and Capita Ireland launch the system in May, we are certain the postal system will continue to function to a high level. We have a great deal of certainty and quality assurance built into our programme.