Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

As a member of the professions, Senator Denis O'Donovan will be aware that one delegates and devolves functions to architects and engineers to make sure everything is in order before one buys a house. What is required in this case is a certificate of compliance for a septic tank signed by an engineer. There is no need for another inspection to be carried out by a local authority.