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Ireland launches new postcode system

Xinhua, July 14, 2015 Adjust font size:

A new postcode system was launched in Ireland on Monday, with every house in the country getting a unique seven-digit identifying code.

The new postcode system, Eircode, will enable people and business to find every address in Ireland, helping them to find life easier, according to the Irish government.

The Irish government said every household will receive their Eircode details within the next two weeks, adding that it is not compulsory to use the Eircode, but people are advised to keep it nearby as they will be asked to use it in time.

It also said sat-nav systems don not officially recognize Eircodes yet but negotiations are ongoing with major digital mapping companies.

The Eircode website, http://eircode.ie, is now live, and there is a limit of 15 searches a day for people to look up addresses.

The website said it is for the public, who occasionally look up addresses, and not for commercial use.

"The Eircode Finder is for the public who occasionally need to look up address details, it is not for commercial use which is why a limit has been set. When the limit is reached an alert is shown on the website, however you may look up a further 15 searches the following day," it said. Endit