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#eircode

# eircode - Thursday 25 April, 2019

Poll: Do you use your Eircode?
# Your Say
# Your Say

Poll: Do you use your Eircode?

Apr 25th 2019, 8:27 AM 43,626 Views 140 Comments

A campaign encouraging people to mark their property with their Eircode is being launched today.

# eircode - Thursday 26 July, 2018

Poll: Three years since it was launched, do you use Eircode?
# Your Say
# Your Say

Poll: Three years since it was launched, do you use Eircode?

Jul 26th 2018, 9:34 AM 51,512 Views 164 Comments

Ireland’s modern postcode system cost €38m to develop before it officially launched in 2015.

# eircode - Saturday 21 July, 2018

Here are the most expensive places to buy a home in Ireland by Eircode
# CSO
# CSO

Here are the most expensive places to buy a home in Ireland by Eircode

Jul 21st 2018, 8:30 AM 103,900 Views 36 Comments

Parts of south Dublin were the most expensive, while parts of Monaghan, Mayo and Roscommon were the least expensive.

# eircode - Wednesday 9 May, 2018

It's time Ireland confessed its true love for Eircodes
# Daily Fresh
From The Daily Edge
# Daily Fresh

It's time Ireland confessed its true love for Eircodes

May 9th 2018, 3:44 PM 6,030 Views 2 Comments

They’re actually dead handy if you live in the country.

# eircode - Sunday 8 October, 2017

'Eircode lottery' determines if your child gets to see a psychologist, says TD
# Mental Health
# Mental Health

'Eircode lottery' determines if your child gets to see a psychologist, says TD

Oct 8th 2017, 6:30 AM 12,108 Views 23 Comments

80% of those on a waiting list for a psychological appointment are between the five to 17 year age group.

# eircode - Sunday 11 June, 2017

EastEnders made an absolute hames of this letter addressed to Ireland
# Ah Lads
From The Daily Edge
# Ah Lads

EastEnders made an absolute hames of this letter addressed to Ireland

Jun 11th 2017, 9:48 AM 21,699 Views 5 Comments

It’s not making it out of London.

# eircode - Thursday 1 June, 2017

An Post criticised for not using Eircodes, but do you use them?
# Digits
# Digits

An Post criticised for not using Eircodes, but do you use them?

Jun 1st 2017, 10:52 PM 31,761 Views 145 Comments

The state has spent €38 million on developing, rolling out and advertising Eircode.

# eircode - Friday 12 May, 2017

These are the most expensive places to buy a home outside Dublin by Eircode
# Postcode Lottery
# Postcode Lottery

These are the most expensive places to buy a home outside Dublin by Eircode

May 12th 2017, 3:34 PM 64,638 Views 29 Comments

The CSO’s latest residential property price index shows an annual increase of 9.6% in the cost of homes in Ireland.

# eircode - Monday 19 December, 2016

Loophole allows Eircode to run adverts which falsely imply codes save lives
# Denis Naughten
# Denis Naughten

Loophole allows Eircode to run adverts which falsely imply codes save lives

Dec 19th 2016, 11:47 PM 17,753 Views 56 Comments

The advert, which ran on both television and radio stations, claimed an Eircode would help emergency services “find you faster”.

# eircode - Thursday 14 July, 2016

Giving out about Eircode is like criticising a baby's inability to run - Minister
# First Steps
# First Steps

Giving out about Eircode is like criticising a baby's inability to run - Minister

Jul 14th 2016, 9:16 AM 17,735 Views 201 Comments

The postcode system, launched last July, cost some €38 million to implement.

# eircode - Tuesday 21 June, 2016

FactCheck: Has Eircode really "saved lives"?
# Factcheck
# Factcheck

FactCheck: Has Eircode really "saved lives"?

Jun 21st 2016, 8:30 PM 32,921 Views 135 Comments

TheJournal.ie’s FactCheck examines a bold claim made by Minister Denis Naughten.

# eircode - Friday 17 June, 2016

The introduction of Eircode has "saved lives", minister says
# 999
# 999

The introduction of Eircode has "saved lives", minister says

Jun 17th 2016, 10:26 AM 23,407 Views 178 Comments

Communications Minister Denis Naughten says ambulances are now reaching houses quicker.

# eircode - Thursday 28 January, 2016

Ambulances are going to start using Eircodes, but it will cost them
# Dispatched
# Dispatched

Ambulances are going to start using Eircodes, but it will cost them

Jan 28th 2016, 12:24 PM 18,305 Views 102 Comments

The National Ambulance Service had to update their systems to use them.

# eircode - Tuesday 29 September, 2015

The millions spent on that new postcode system might not even be worth it
# Eircode
# Eircode

The millions spent on that new postcode system might not even be worth it

Sep 29th 2015, 2:11 PM 23,878 Views 83 Comments

A new report estimates that €38 million will be spent on the new Eircode system.

# eircode - Monday 10 August, 2015

The government wants to stop you making mistakes on your passport form
# Make It Clearer
# Make It Clearer

The government wants to stop you making mistakes on your passport form

Aug 10th 2015, 9:13 AM 28,855 Views 71 Comments

Passport cards are going to become available from the end of September.

# eircode - Sunday 26 July, 2015

One for the front door, one for the back: some people have been getting two Eircodes
# Why Oh Why
# Why Oh Why

One for the front door, one for the back: some people have been getting two Eircodes

Jul 26th 2015, 8:15 AM 22,334 Views 84 Comments

Quite a few people have been send two Eircodes, in the weeks since the new system’s launch.

# eircode - Monday 13 July, 2015

Ireland's new postcode system launches today - here's what you need to know
# Eircode
# Eircode

Ireland's new postcode system launches today - here's what you need to know

Jul 13th 2015, 7:29 PM 161,550 Views 177 Comments

You can find out your home’s unique identifier from this morning.

Can an Eircode change your address? No - here's why
# Questions And Answers
# Questions And Answers

Can an Eircode change your address? No - here's why

Jul 13th 2015, 5:08 PM 25,775 Views 47 Comments

We put your questions to the Department of Communications.

10 of the most enjoyable Twitter reactions to Eircode
# Eircode
From The Daily Edge
# Eircode

10 of the most enjoyable Twitter reactions to Eircode

Jul 13th 2015, 4:44 PM 12,027 Views 10 Comments

People are RIPPING into it.

Today's top stories in 6 seconds
# News Wrap
# News Wrap

Today's top stories in 6 seconds

Jul 13th 2015, 1:00 PM 6,648 Views 0 Comments

All the day’s news so far? You’ll find it here.

# eircode - Monday 27 April, 2015

We've (finally) been told when Ireland’s new postcodes get delivered
# In The Mail
# In The Mail

We've (finally) been told when Ireland’s new postcodes get delivered

Apr 27th 2015, 6:05 AM 57,727 Views 159 Comments

Eircode has been in the pipeline for quite a while now.

# eircode - Friday 19 December, 2014

Survey finds that businesses aren't that crazy about the new Eircode system
# Eircode
# Eircode

Survey finds that businesses aren't that crazy about the new Eircode system

Dec 19th 2014, 9:57 AM 13,528 Views 79 Comments

Half of business owners asked did not feel the new post code system would impact on their business.

# eircode - Monday 13 October, 2014

Claims that Eircode will 'confuse emergency services and cost lives' denied
# Post Code
# Post Code

Claims that Eircode will 'confuse emergency services and cost lives' denied

Oct 13th 2014, 9:46 PM 16,203 Views 63 Comments

Emergency services fear that the ‘random nature’ of the code could mean that first responders have difficulty in getting to the scene of an incident.

# eircode - Tuesday 30 September, 2014

8 arguments for and against postcodes in Ireland
# Postcodes
From The Daily Edge
# Postcodes

8 arguments for and against postcodes in Ireland

Sep 30th 2014, 9:30 PM 40,852 Views 79 Comments

Change is good. Or is it?

# eircode - Tuesday 12 August, 2014

'When it comes to state tenders, there is a fear of small businesses'
# SMEs
# SMEs

'When it comes to state tenders, there is a fear of small businesses'

Aug 12th 2014, 4:32 PM 11,864 Views 33 Comments

The EU says Ireland breached a directive in tendering for Eircode.

# eircode - Monday 12 May, 2014

The Data Protection Commissioner is very worried about the new postcode system. Here's why...
# Eircode
# Eircode

The Data Protection Commissioner is very worried about the new postcode system. Here's why...

May 12th 2014, 10:45 PM 46,763 Views 120 Comments

The office says that “in the Irish context, a person’s home address is an important part of their identity.

# eircode - Monday 28 April, 2014

Here's what Ireland's new system of postcodes will look like
# Eircode
# Eircode

Here's what Ireland's new system of postcodes will look like

Apr 28th 2014, 2:03 PM 109,223 Views 145 Comments

The format of the seven-digit Eircode has been detailed.

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