Question
107. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the cost of upgrading information technology systems and or databases to incorporate the use of Eircode; if the use of Eircode is mandatory in her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8636/17]
Answer
Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald): There was no additional cost in upgrading ICT systems and databases in my Department to facilitate the use of Eircodes. The work was carried out by staff in my Department's ICT Division as part of routine updates.