Professional Bodies.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 February 2010

Thursday, 18 February 2010

Ceisteanna (178)

Phil Hogan

Ceist:

178 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied with the manner in which the Building Control Act 2007 has been implemented regarding the registration of non-Royal Institute of Architects in Ireland architects; if the new registration process will be fully completed before officially launching a register of architects; his views on whether the premature launch of this register will have significant consumer choice or market distortion effects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8530/10]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Deputy John Gormley)

Responsibility for implementation of the registration provisions of the Building Control Act 2007 in respect of architects, including the official register, is a matter for the Royal Institute of Architects in Ireland (RIAI), as registration body. I am currently examining a submission from the RIAI on all registration fees under the Act in respect of architects and I hope to reach a decision on that submission shortly. The ongoing implementation of the Act is kept under review by my Department.