The IE Domain Registry (IEDR) has announced plans to allow personal names to be used for registration of .ie domains.
From 31st October 2007, all individual customers will be able to register personal domain names.
Speaking at the launch of the new plans, Mr. David Curtin, Chief Executive of the IE Domain Registry said, “The IEDR is pleased to announce the relaxation of rules for personal dot-ie domain names. To maintain the integrity of the dot-ie domain namespace, which has negligible levels of cyber squatting and cyber crime, applicants will need to authenticate their claim by providing matching supporting documentation such as an Irish passport or utility bill.”
With the recent increase in activity in social networking and broadband proliferation, the ability to register personal domain names is likely to prove popular.