During the Order of Business in the Seanad, I said: During the last number of days the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Ryan, said he was introducing a postal code system. I understand it will cost some €22 million...

It may well be very worthwhile. I noticed that the Communications Workers Union is concerned about it and is not sure why it is proposed. The vast majority of the public I meet are unsure as to the benefits of this proposal.

There will probably be a substantial benefit from it. If we are going to introduce this I suggest the Minister, Deputy Ryan, should come into the House and let us have an explanation on the cost of it and why we will do it.

There are 1.8 million addresses in Ireland and they will all have to have a postal code system. I am sure there are benefits to it. There are benefits to the nation as a whole. Let us make sure we debate the matter and understand what we are doing.