Postcode system to be introduced by 2008

The Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Noel Dempsey today said the planned new postcode system will be introduced by January 1, 2008.

The Minister said he will shortly appoint a National Postcode Project Management Board, which will represent stakeholders.

The Minister has asked the Chairwoman of ComReg, Isolde Goggin, to appoint project managers with the necessary technical expertise to design a suitable postcode and to subject it to a full cost benefit analysis.