Eric Byrne (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 154: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in relation to the Building Control Act 2007, if he is committed to ensuring that a grandfather clause is implemented as regards Part 3 of the Act; if he will confirm that an independent auditing group for architects is established as opposed to the RIAI; and if he will ensure that a grandfather clause is instituted and that members of the Architects Alliance of Ireland are allowed to continue to practice and use the title architect. [13767/11]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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I have no plans to change the arrangements for registration as set out in the Building Control Act 2007. Importantly, the Act is designed to protect consumers. There is no question of non-registered persons being allowed use the title of architect.