Presentation on Proposed Introduction of a National Postcode System

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Title: Presentation on Proposed Introduction of a National Postcode System

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Presentation on Proposed Introduction of a
National Postcode System

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Background

Ireland is the only country in the EU without a
post code system in place
A public consultation report by the Commission
for Communications Regulation (ComReg) (issued in
November, 2003) concluded that a postcode system
should be introduced into Ireland.
In order to progress matters the Minister
established the Post Code Working Group, which
reported, in early 2005, on the rationale and
benefits of a national postcode system.

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Definition of a Postcode

The Universal Postal Union, a United Nations
Body, defines a postcode as aunique,
universal identifier that unambiguously
identifies the addressees locality and assists
in the transmission and sorting of mail items

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Benefits/Rationale of a new Postcode

Provides an efficiency/quality benefit in the
postal sector
Stimulates mail volume growth
Boosts national competitiveness
Deals with problem of non-unique addressing
without the loss of traditional placenames
Assists in provision of public and private sector
services, including utilities and emergency
services and the conduct of research
Facilitates new postal operators entering the
market place

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Key Requirements of a Postcode (as reported by
Postcode Working Group)

A public as opposed to a hidden or technical
code is proposed
Must be easily memorised
Must be future orientated
Must be grounded in a technological solution that
is cost effective, available, accessible, high
quality and low maintenance
Must address the issue of non-unique addresses

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Key Requirements of a Postcode (contd.)

Must be neutral as between postal operators
Approach to funding options to explore
self-financing/minimising cost to operators and
government
Must be capable of adapting to emerging
technological and legal environment e.g.
satellite and 3G communication methods

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Recommendations of the Postcode Working Group

The advancement of a practical postcode project
proposal, taking into account its feasibility,
design, implementation and estimated cost
Appointment by ComReg of Project Managers to lead
the postcode project
Establishment of a National Postcode Project
Board to assist the Project Managers

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Terms of Reference of the National Postcode
Project Board

To undertake a project plan for the delivery of
the postcode system
To agree a technical specification
To undertake a cost benefit analysis quantifying
the impact on the postal sector and the national
economy
To agree a structure for the ownership,
management and funding of the system

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Work of Project Managers

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Work of Project Managers

To work to National Statistics Board requirements
To complement work being done on the Irish
Spatial Data Infrastructure (ISDI)
To take into account the implications of those
who compile and manage existing databases (ESB,
Local Authorities, OSI, An Post etc.)
To take into account the requirements of postal
operators including the Universal Service
Provider (An Post)

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Work of Project Managers (contd.)

To take into account the impact on provision of
government services e.g. Emergency Services,
Vehicle Registration, Electoral Register, PPS
Number etc.
To address the issue of influencing business,
public services and consumers to use the new
system
To address issue of advertising and promotion