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ORDNANCE SURVEY Ireland (OSI) is in negotiations with GPS technology company Navteq about supplying mapping data, more than seven years after an offer by Navteq to purchase OSI digital map data information failed to materialise.

“We are currently in negotiations with Navteq in offering them up-to-date information for their mapping systems,” said OSI chief executive Geraldine Ruane. Navteq declined to confirm if negotiations are taking place. A spokesperson said the company “does not disclose the nature or existence of discussions with third parties”.