Giving out about Eircode is like criticising a baby's inability to run - Minister
The postcode system, launched last July, cost some €38 million to implement.
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The postcode system, launched last July, cost some €38 million to implement.
A new report estimates that €38 million will be spent on the new Eircode system.
Quite a few people have been send two Eircodes, in the weeks since the new system’s launch.
This is an increase of 45% on the same period last year.
The EU says Ireland breached a directive in tendering for Eircode.
The office says that “in the Irish context, a person’s home address is an important part of their identity.
If you hit Flynn’s you’ve gone too far.
The new system will give each address, including individual apartments in one building, their own unique code.
Up the lane… NO, not THAT lane!
A consortium headed by Capita Ireland has won the tender to develop, implement and operate the new postcode system.
The postcode system is expected to be fully operational by September 2014.
Pat Rabbitte will be shooting the breeze with senators on the sustainability of the postal service and post offices around Ireland. Abortion is still up for debate in committees and will the financial regulator get some teeth?
Pat Rabbitte says he’s committed to postcodes and a final decision will be made “no later than the third quarter” of 2013.
Fire and ambulance personnel are being delayed from attending callouts, as addresses in some areas are so vague.
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The Communications Regulation (Postal Service) Bill was passed last night – clearing the way for a postcode system.