An Post provides a "universal postal service" to all parts of the country as a member of the Universal Postal Union.
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10 Facts About An Post
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Irish government announced the introduction of a postcode system, Eircode, in Ireland from 2008 though An Post was against the system at the time, saying it was unnecessary.
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An Post adopted its current logo on 14 December 2018; it did not make its first appearance until 13 March 2019.
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An Post is involved in a number of joint venture operations and has several subsidiaries.
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An Post held the licence granted by the Minister for Finance to run the National Lottery through its subsidiary, An Post National Lottery Company until February 2014.
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Since 2014, the National Lottery has been operated by Premier Lotteries Ireland, in which An Post is a stakeholder.
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In 2003, An Post set up a new division to run its post office and transaction services business, entitled An Post Transaction Services or PostTS.
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Between 2005 and 2006, An Post sold its interest in the Post TS UK and An Post Transaction Services businesses to Alphyra, for a reported €59.
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Jointly established by An Post and Ordnance Survey Ireland, Geodirectory is a service that provides a database of buildings and addresses in Ireland, as well as their geolocation details.
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On 5 October 2006 An Post signed an agreement for the creation of a joint venture with Fortis to provide financial services through the Post Office network.
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