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Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: Will the Minister consider having discussions with senior planners in various local authorities? I am greatly concerned about the tastes of particular planners. In some parts of the country, a view is held that those building new houses should install smaller or narrower windows. Recently, I was brought into a house and shown a window forced on a couple. The window is a fire hazard. This...

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 15: In page 16, subsection (3), line 31, to delete "Admissions Board" and substitute the following: "Architects' Council of Ireland to act as an admissions board (in this Part referred to as the "Council")".

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: I have one point.

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: No.

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 16: In page 16, between lines 32 and 33, to insert the following subsection: "(4) The Council shall be independent from the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland in its functions and decision-making capacity.". This clearly states the independence of the board.

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: I support Senator Quinn in the very good point he has made. As the Minister is agreeing with him, could a Government amendment not now be introduced?

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: Could the Minister not bring forward an amendment, as I am sure he brings forward Government amendments.

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: Would the Minister have to give notice?

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: On a point of order, is the Bill being guillotined?

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: Insufficient time was given to discuss the Bill. Another Bill has been guillotined.

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: Like Senator Quinn, I am disappointed that the Bill has been guillotined. Everyone's point of view should be taken into consideration, but it is unfortunate that the Leader did not supply enough time for the discussion. I had a number of valid points, but I will make them at a later stage. The Minister has assured the House that the Bill will not impact on anyone's livelihood, which is an...

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: We must be careful in this regard.

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: The Minister stated that acceptance of our amendments would delay the passage of the Bill. A total of 18 Government amendments have been tabled, which means the Bill will have to be returned to the Dáil. I am concerned that the proposed registration body has made it known that architects who are seeking to be registered will be subject to academically-focused methods of assessment known as...

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: The Minister was very vague and Senator Leyden spoke about his views which are are not included in the Bill. What is contained in it is what is important. A Minister can express views inside or outside the House, but what is contained in the Bill is what matters. The Bill is of concern to many because, if enacted in its current form, it has the potential to deprive some members of the GIAI...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: Why was he invited so?

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: The Government is hypocritical.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: Why was he invited here?

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: The Minister for Agriculture and Food let down the farmers of Ireland by inviting him.

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 1: In page 5, subsection (1), line 30, to delete "11,". These amendments have been drafted primarily with the Competition Authority's report on architects in mind. I acknowledge that section 11 of the Bill, as drafted, largely implements the authority's recommendations. However, it falls short in one key area. The authority's report states the profession should be...

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: I do not understand the Minister's reference. When I spoke on Second Stage of this Bill two weeks ago I pointed out several anomalies in the Bill and I informed the Minister I would table amendments on Committee Stage. The GIAI fully supports the aims of this Bill to introduce a system of registration for architects and for the elimination of rogue architects. This Bill fails to prescribe...