833. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources why the new Eircode system designates a postal address (details supplied) as being in County Limerick and not in County Clare; when this error will be corrected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7227/16]

The most comprehensive address database available in the country is the postal address database, which is owned by GeoDirectory, a subsidiary company of An Post and Ordnance Survey Ireland. Eircode uses the addresses from this database in the Eircode finder and used the postal address to ensure  delivery of the Eircode letter. Eircode does not have the right to change postal address data on behalf of GeoDirectory. As there is no official form of address for properties, the introduction of Eircodes does not impose any obligation to change the  address normally used. The Eircode  can simply be added to the address normally used for the property. In relation to this specific case, I have asked my officials to ensure that a detailed reply issue to the Deputy.