Building Regulations Qualifications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 March 2014

Wednesday, 5 March 2014

Ceisteanna (130)

Arthur Spring

Ceist:

130. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the introduction of the new building control regulations, the options available to a person with a diploma in architectural technology to access the statutory register of architects, in view of the fact that that person has operated an architectural services practice covered by professional indemnity insurance for over 20 years and has not had a claim made against the business. [11087/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

The Building Control Act 2007, among other things, provides at parts 3 and 5 respectively for the registration of persons entitled to use the title of Architect and Building Surveyor. A variety of routes to registration as either Architect or Building Surveyor are provided for, having regard to the academic qualifications, professional attainment and practical experience of prospective candidates for registration. I would encourage the person concerned to contact the Royal Institution of Architects of Ireland (RIAI) and the Society of Chartered Surveyors of Ireland with a view to identifying and pursuing the most suitable routes to registration which would be open to them having regard to their own professional background.