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The main thing I want to see is this integrated into GPS systems and Google Maps, but I'm sure that An Post will charge for access to the database.
by dave84 12y ago
The main thing I want to see is this integrated into GPS systems and Google Maps, but I'm sure that An Post will charge for access to the database.
- leoc 12y agoSigns are on it: http://www.eircode.ie/business/become-a-provider http://www.eircode.ie/business/become-a-provider . With enough public support it should be possible to undermine this, though. You could either ask people to submit their EirCodes to OpenStreetMap (and perhaps send them confirmation codes by post), or try to get them to write their 10:10 code http://blog.jgc.org/2010/06/1010-code.html http://blog.jgc.org/2010/06/1010-code.html (or something similar) as their postcode instead.
- duibhneach 12y agoUnfortunately "An Post" have had a GPS location for every address in Ireland for the last 15 years and have happily been charging businesses for this. Called "GeoDirectory" I think. Pressure hasn't made it free yet.
- leoc 12y agoThat's why I'm suggesting that an end-run may do better than direct political pressure. I'm not making any promises of success of course.