Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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Question 105: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the implementation of postcodes; if he has the results of any cost benefit analysis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10562/08]

Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 119: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress to date on implementing a postcode system here with a detailed timescale for the next few months that will lead to implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10690/08]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 105 and 119 together.

The National Postcode Project Board (NPPB) presented its recommendation as to the most appropriate postcode system for Ireland, the costs and benefits arising from its introduction along with a detailed implementation, promotion and maintenance plan. A proposal concerning the introduction of postcodes went to Government in May 2007 and Government decided that, prior to the introduction of postcodes, further analysis to quantify the wider economic and societal benefits should be carried out. My Department is currently carrying out this analysis, in order to establish the wider costs and benefits. This work will be completed shortly following which I intend to revert to Government.