Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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650. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the cost of upgrading information technology systems and-or databases to incorporate the use of Eircode; if the use of Eircode is mandatory in her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8627/17]

Katherine Zappone (Dublin South West, Independent)
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The use of the Eircode location code did not necessitate any upgrade to my Department's information technology systems or databases and as such, no costs were incurred in relation to its application. However, the Deputy might note that Eircode is featured on all Departmental business cards, headed stationery and used in all email signatures and other outgoing correspondence originating in the Department. As regards inbound communications, it is a matter for individuals and organisations to determine how they want to use Eircode.