Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 291: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the precise nature of the technology used and the information obtainable to the holders and through the holders to a wider group under the proposed post code system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27619/06]

Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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In order to examine the introduction of a postcode system in Ireland, I established a Working Group which published its report last year.

Following from the group's report, I asked ComReg to appoint consultants with the specialist expertise to provide technical and economic advice including assessing the costs and benefits of the introduction of a postcode. ComReg appointed both technical and economic consultants. I appointed a National Postcode Project Board, comprising representatives of Government departments, together with public and private sector organisations to oversee the work and output of the consultants.

Both the technical and cost benefit advisers to the project engaged are now finalising their reports to the postcode board outlining the most appropriate postcode system for Ireland, the costs and benefits arising from its introduction along with a detailed implementation plan. I expect the board to present its recommendation to me shortly.