Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 January 2010
856 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will appoint the professional conduct committee to deal with matters in relation to the architectural profession; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48565/09]
View answerUnder section 23(1) of the Building Control Act 2007, responsibility for the establishment of the Committee in question is vested in the relevant registration body, which, under section 13 of the Act, is the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI).
The appointment of architect members of the Committee is a matter for the RIAI itself. I am responsible for the appointment of the Chairperson and for the nomination of the non-architect members for appointment by the RIAI, subject to the consent of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment in the case of the appointment of the Chairperson and one of the non-architect nominations. I expect to make the appointment/nominations involved shortly.
