About a year ago, OSi launched a web geo-portal called GeoHive, which offers free access to Irish space data through a data catalog and map viewer. MapGenie, a commercial mapping service, already existed and gave public and private sector clients access to map data. However, using MapGenie requires GIS software or OGC-compatible web applications, while GeoHive data can be viewed and viewed directly. The MSA replaced an existing agreement on the provision of geographic data between local authorities, police, firefighters and other emergency services and the National Mapping Authority Ordnance Survey (OS). It was also in line with eu-market rules. As a result, geographic information providers had to undergo an open procurement process managed on behalf of local authorities by the IDeA, a government organization responsible for coordinating and promoting the best practices of local communities. Google Maps is an example of a digital mapping source. “The national mapping agreement is consistent with the government`s public service reform plan and the public service ICT strategy. This centralized licensing agreement will provide a much broader utility customer base with the same level of service at no additional cost to the taxpayer. The agreement also provides funds for the National Land and Property Gazetteer (NLPG), the UK`s national address infrastructure, made up of LLPGs compiled by local authorities.

It also allows the NLPG to compel local authorities to maintain their PMLS and thus ensure national coverage and compliance by local authorities. In addition to MapGenie and GeoHive, geoportal (www.geoportal.ie), a common public resource developed and maintained by oSi to facilitate the display and download of geographical data in accordance with the requirements of the EU INSPIRE Directive. All EU countries have such a national portal for their main national data sets. Ireland also has the national portal www.data.gov.ie, on which OSi has 50 open datasets. The National Mapping Agreement (NMA) is a proposal by Ordnance Survey Ireland (OSi) for a cost-neutral agreement between the government and the OSi, which allows all public bodies (PSBs) free access to our national data, including government authorities, local authorities, non-commercial semi-public bodies, HSE, emergency services and third-tier institutions. Public authorities are urged to make greater use of geographic information for the effective provision of public services. The Irish government`s public service reform plan supports the value of using geographic information to improve the delivery of public services. GeoSpatial`s national strategy outlines measures to optimize Ireland`s geographic infrastructure for government planning and decision-making, including the provision of a relevant, standardized and well-maintained central geoorescence dataset. The agreement was reached to help increase the use of geographic information by LA PSB in the decision-making process. The 2014 economic study by Indecon Economic Consultants identified annual savings of 82 million euros per year through the use of geographic information by PSBs in their decision-making processes. “Economic value of the space industry in Ireland” Ordnance Survey Ireland is an important asset at the national level and provides information that contributes to effective government decision-making, better business decisions and economic growth.