Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)
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Question 339: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made in the process of registration of professional titles and, in particular, the registration of building surveyors under section 5 of the Building Control Act 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18167/10]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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Under the Building Control Act 2007, the Royal Institute of Architects in Ireland (RIAI), as registration body, has established the Admissions Board and the Technical Assessment Board for registration of the title of "Architect". I appointed the Chairpersons and nominated the non-architect members to both Boards. I will shortly appoint the Chairpersons and nominate the non-architect members to the Appeals Board and the Professional Conduct Committee. The appointment of the Chairperson of the Professional Conduct Committee and the nomination of one non-architect member to both Boards is subject to the consent of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation. I am currently awaiting further details from the RIAI on registration fees, following a meeting held with representatives of the organisation.

I will also shortly appoint the Chairpersons and nominate the non-surveying members to the various Boards for registration of the titles of "Building Surveyor" and "Quantity Surveyor".