Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

We had a good example recently in Priory Hall. Professionals signed off on certificates without hardly having looked at the place. The system put trust in professionals by devolving functions to them to do the job properly for consumers, local authorities and householders. As they did not do so, I am changing the regulations to ensure this will not happen again and that there will be mandatory inspections rather than putting trust in professionals to do the right thing for consumers.