(South Tipperary) asked the Minister for Finance if he will, if necessary by the introduction of legislation, introduce a system of scaled professional charges for architectural services rendered in connection with public works undertaken by the State.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Architects' Charges.
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The professional bodies concerned, when approached some time ago about the possibility of negotiated fees for large State projects, indicated that such commissions could only be undertaken within the framework of their published scales of fees. The matter generally is being considered but as it is one of much complexity I would not expect an early decision.