Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)

I have no problem with what the Minister of State intends, but I am not totally satisfied that the word "poor" is sufficiently clear, notwithstanding the definition given. The term is subjective. One teacher may feel that an essay is poor, but another might find it excellent. When one gets into such conflicts, the courts ultimately decide for or against a professional. Perhaps we might tease that out a little more.

I will take up the points made by the other Deputies. Other parties, including people who are not architects, might form a very strong view that something is poor. What involvement from people other than architects themselves would the Minister of State encourage in the process?

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