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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Postcode System - Eircode: Loc8 Code Limited (30 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: I ask the Deputy to list the questions and then we can get the full answers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Postcode System - Eircode: Loc8 Code Limited (30 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: Obviously the issue is that Mr. Delaney felt that some contrary views were given at some stage and he wanted to put his views to the committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Postcode System - Eircode: Loc8 Code Limited (30 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: We want to make it clear that the procurement has gone through, and we are not discussing that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Postcode System - Eircode: Loc8 Code Limited (30 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: I do not want-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Postcode System - Eircode: Loc8 Code Limited (30 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: Deputy, without prejudice, what I am saying is that I do not think any of us here, apart perhaps from Mr. Delaney, has the expertise to either affirm or contradict what he is saying. We quizzed the Department and other companies on this issue. Two of points made as to why the Eircode system should be used were that it was more suitable for a country with a more rural base - that was my...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Postcode System - Eircode: Loc8 Code Limited (30 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: I get that point.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Postcode System - Eircode: Loc8 Code Limited (30 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: We have to operate within the terms of reference. There was a referendum on whether we would have increased powers. We must operate within the system. It is my job, as Chairman, to see we do that. That can be frustrating at times and I experience that too.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Postcode System - Eircode: Loc8 Code Limited (30 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: Some witnesses, as Senator Barrett rightly states, have been critical of it while some stated they would use it. Did Mr. Delaney mention that An Post might not use it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Postcode System - Eircode: Loc8 Code Limited (30 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: An Post was in. I note a quote from Mr. Liam O'Sullivan who stated: Some of the questions were related to An Post. To confirm, we will be using the Eircode system in all of our mail operations. We have four large automated mail centres. We have in excess of 350 delivery units of various size around the country. We will definitely be using every element of the Eircode system in sorting...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Postcode System - Eircode: Loc8 Code Limited (30 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: I apologise to Senator Barrett for interrupting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Postcode System - Eircode: Loc8 Code Limited (30 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: I am not defending what Mr. O'Sullivan said; I am just quoting him.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Postcode System - Eircode: Loc8 Code Limited (30 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: We heard from Tom Carr but we also heard from Nightline, which I gather had the opposite view.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Postcode System - Eircode: Loc8 Code Limited (30 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: Mr. Delaney mentioned the document in annex C from the emergency services.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Postcode System - Eircode: Loc8 Code Limited (30 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: It states: "I would like to acknowledge receipt of your numerous emails in relation to the Eircode initiative... At no stage has the NAS or myself outlined that this system is the answer to all our needs in relation to rapid access to patients etc, however it is a mechanism that will assist and fill the void that exists at the moment."

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Postcode System - Eircode: Loc8 Code Limited (30 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: We will discuss it at a private meeting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Postcode System - Eircode: Loc8 Code Limited (30 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: On behalf of the committee, I thank Mr. Delaney for attending. It is my understanding that the Government awarded the contract for the postcode to Capita Ireland in 2013 and it is due to the launched in July. However, a transcript of this meeting will be forwarded to the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Postcode System - Eircode: Loc8 Code Limited (30 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: All the members have copies.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (1 Jul 2015)

John O'Mahony: 55. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on an application for a carer's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26532/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rebates (1 Jul 2015)

John O'Mahony: 71. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo was refused a value added tax refund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26533/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Chair-Designate (1 Jul 2015)

John O'Mahony: The purpose of this morning's meeting is to engage with the chairperson-designate of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. We will discuss the approach she proposes to take if she is appointed to this role. We will hear her views on the challenges currently facing the authority. By now, we are all very aware of the Government decision of May 2011, which put new arrangements in place...