Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 November 2022
266. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will address a matter regarding a complaint made to the Ombudsman Office concerning a breach of a statutory requirement, under section 53(1) of the Building Control Act 2007 by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56252/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Building Control Act 2007 provides for the registration of persons entitled to use the professional title of Building Surveyor.
Part 5 of the Act establishes the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) as the registration body for building surveyors. Assessment for registration is the responsibility of the SCSI and is a matter for that body.
Part 53(1) of the Building Control Act provides that a person adversely affected by a decision of the Admissions Board, the Technical Assessment Board or the Professional Conduct Committee may appeal to the Appeals Board against the decision.
It is understood that, in the matter the Question refers to, these procedures were followed and the Office of the Ombudsman has advised that it is precluded from investigating this complaint but that a right of appeal to the High Court is available.
