Ms Caroline Spillane:

It has probably been about half a dozen overall. There are various sanctions including exemption, removal and suspension. In certain cases, those are published online in order that people can obtain information. There is a facility to allow members of the public to search the register.

I was asked about the CIRI register. Section 7 provides for the Minister to prepare a code of conduct and a number of subsections relate to professionalism, competence, professional development, records and data and other matters. The preparation of a robust code of conduct and the operation of a scheme against that code is probably the best mechanism to protect the public from rogue builders. Clearly, high entry criteria in the first instance will prevent construction firms that could not adhere to these requirements from entering the register.