The Republic of Ireland is the only OECD state without a national postcode system The Irish government is to introduce a new national postcode system by 2015. Under the plan, a unique, seven-character ...

Minister for Communications Pat Rabbitte plans to implement the long-awaited postcode system with a “unique identifier” for every dwelling and premises within 18 months. Mr Rabbitte will bring a memo ...

IRISH vasectomy experts say that there’s a postcode lottery when it comes to availing of the snip. Many men get the snip when they don’t want any more children – as it’s 99 per cent effective.

A report by Amnesty International criticises lack of guidance for cases of lethal foetal abnormality Amnesty International has said it is a postcode lottery when it comes to how women in Northern ...

Amnesty International has said it is a postcode lottery when it comes to how women in Northern Ireland can access legal abortions, including counselling services. In a report it is also highly ...