Minister for Eircode doesn’t use it on his site

The minister responsible for Eircode has issued a staunch defence of the system, despite the fact he does not use it on his own website.

Speaking on the first anniversary of the its launch, Communications Minister Denis Naughten said Eircode is helping to save lives through its use by ambulance and Garda personnel.

The Independent TD dismissed criticism of the €38m programme, saying it will prove “good value for money” in time and that opponents are like people asking why a crawling baby has yet to start running.