Michael Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State. There is major concern among some freight transport companies. In recent weeks there have been conflicting reports about the cost to the Exchequer of the setting up of Eircode. The cost of outside consultants, which will be about 6% of the overall budget, was discussed at a committee. When the figures were added up, it equated to a total cost of €50 million. It was also said the cost would be only €27 million. The Minister of State might outline the exact costs incurred in regard to setting up postcodes. What figures refer to outside consultants? What is the overall cost? Is it €27 million, €50 million or €55 million? A cost of €87 million was also mentioned.

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