Mr. Aidan O'Connor:

In addition to the RECI certificate, one also has the architects certifying the work. While I do not dispute that was the case, one needs to go through the process and each person who completed the installation. For example, an issue arises if a person installed the gas fittings and had Bord Gáis supply gas. The architect certified for design and construction and issued a certificate of compliance at the end of the work. Issues also arise in this regard, but I do not want to comment on them as cases may arise in the future. There is an issue to be answered. If the Deputy remembers the history of the case, he will know we were very clear on that issue.

The Deputy asked if the new regulations amounted to one regulation replacing another and spoke about self-certification as if it was a means of absolving one's self of responsibility.