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4. Post code stakeholders Sources of data An Post Private Delivery Services Classification systems Emergency services Direct mail Interfaces to other systems EU regulations Post code Ireland Who owns code? Adding new codes?

5. Electoral poll

6. Sample Irish Business Addresses

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9. An Post Delivery process