Architects' Alliance of Ireland (English Wikipedia)

many professionals and members of the public involved with building their own houses or extensions have expressed concerns about the new legislation. Some of the concerns can be accessed on the Bregs forum

environ.ie

The Building Control Act 2007 Archived 22 February 2011 at the Wayback Machine, Irish Legislation
A copy of the report can be accessed from the Department of the Environment website
The Press Notice can be accessed from the Department of the Environment website

independent.ie

"Architects draw the line at new register". Irish Independent. 25 November 2009. Retrieved 29 March 2011.
McEnaney, Tom (8 March 2006). "New body 'should regulate architects'". Irish Independent. Retrieved 29 March 2011.

irishstatutebook.ie

The document is published here: http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/pdf/2014/en.si.2014.0019.pdf

irishtimes.com

Call for 'grandfather clause' in legislation for architects' register The Irish Times – Wednesday, 19 May 2010.
O'Halloran, Marie (5 August 2010). "Testing time for architects". The Irish Times. Retrieved 29 March 2011.

lawsociety.ie

Brian Montaut (AAoI) (April 2010). "Protecting the 'royals' has a price?" (PDF). Law Society Gazette. 104 (3). Law Society of Ireland: 15. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 May 2010. Retrieved 29 March 2011.

legifrance.gouv.fr

Loi n°77-2 du 3 janvier 1977 sur l'architecture (Architects Act in France)

oireachtas.ie

debates.oireachtas.ie

"Registration of Architects:Discussion". Joint Committee Environmental Matters. Houses of the Oireachtas. 18 May 2010. Archived from the original on 23 April 2012.
"Registration of Architects: Discussion". Joint Committee Environmental Matters. Houses of the Oireachtas. 18 May 2010. Archived from the original on 23 April 2012. Deputy Phil Hogan: There is a perception that the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland is operating a closed shop and an exclusive club because of the registration fees and the technical examination methodology it uses
"Registration of Architects: Discussion". Joint Committee Environmental atters. Houses of the Oireachtas. 18 May 2010. Archived from the original on 23 April 2012. Vice Chairman Pádraic McCormack: Witnesses will see that the committee is struggling to come to a conclusion that will solve this problem. Can they tell me why the RIAI fees are so excessive?

oireachtas.ie

"The Building Control (Amendment) Bill 2010" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 October 2010. Retrieved 12 October 2010.
"Environment Committee to discuss Building Control Act 2007 with architects' groups", see related web page from the Government web page.

ordinearchitetti.fi.it

legge 24 June 1923 No. 1395 Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine (Architects Act in Italy)

ordredesarchitectes.be

Loi du 20 fevrier 1939 Archived 26 December 2010 at the Wayback Machine (Architects Act in Belgium)

riai.ie

"RIAI questions need for additional ‘grandfather clause’" Tuesday, 27 July 2010
Refer to technical assessment cost from the RIAI website
More information about the independent review can be accessed from the RIAI website
"What is wrong with the proposed amendment?" as published on RIAI website

ruairiquinn.ie

Oireachtas Research & Library Service (23 April 2010). "The Grandfather Clause in the Building Regulation Act 2007" (PDF). Houses of the Oireachtas. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 29 March 2011.
Oireachtas Library & Research Service (23 April 2010). "The Grandfather Clause in the Building Regulation Act 2007" (PDF). Houses of the Oireachtas. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 29 March 2011.

si9.ie

the website can be accessed at http://si9.ie/ Archived 23 March 2014 at archive.today

tca.ie

"Competition in professional services: Architects" (PDF). Competition Authority of Ireland. 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 June 2011. Retrieved 29 March 2011.

thepost.ie

"AG counsels caution on architect registration" Archived 1 October 2011 at the Wayback Machine published in the Sunday Business Post -20 February 2011

web.archive.org

The Building Control Act 2007 Archived 22 February 2011 at the Wayback Machine, Irish Legislation
"Registration of Architects:Discussion". Joint Committee Environmental Matters. Houses of the Oireachtas. 18 May 2010. Archived from the original on 23 April 2012.
Brian Montaut (AAoI) (April 2010). "Protecting the 'royals' has a price?" (PDF). Law Society Gazette. 104 (3). Law Society of Ireland: 15. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 May 2010. Retrieved 29 March 2011.
"The Building Control (Amendment) Bill 2010" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 October 2010. Retrieved 12 October 2010.
"Registration of Architects: Discussion". Joint Committee Environmental Matters. Houses of the Oireachtas. 18 May 2010. Archived from the original on 23 April 2012. Deputy Phil Hogan: There is a perception that the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland is operating a closed shop and an exclusive club because of the registration fees and the technical examination methodology it uses
"Registration of Architects: Discussion". Joint Committee Environmental atters. Houses of the Oireachtas. 18 May 2010. Archived from the original on 23 April 2012. Vice Chairman Pádraic McCormack: Witnesses will see that the committee is struggling to come to a conclusion that will solve this problem. Can they tell me why the RIAI fees are so excessive?
"Competition in professional services: Architects" (PDF). Competition Authority of Ireland. 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 June 2011. Retrieved 29 March 2011.
Oireachtas Research & Library Service (23 April 2010). "The Grandfather Clause in the Building Regulation Act 2007" (PDF). Houses of the Oireachtas. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 29 March 2011.
Loi du 20 fevrier 1939 Archived 26 December 2010 at the Wayback Machine (Architects Act in Belgium)
legge 24 June 1923 No. 1395 Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine (Architects Act in Italy)
Oireachtas Library & Research Service (23 April 2010). "The Grandfather Clause in the Building Regulation Act 2007" (PDF). Houses of the Oireachtas. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 29 March 2011.
This is a quote from the RIAI director during the Joint Committee on the Environment. It can be verified in the Videos or in the Minutes of Dail Committee Meeting.
"AG counsels caution on architect registration" Archived 1 October 2011 at the Wayback Machine published in the Sunday Business Post -20 February 2011

youtube.com

This is a quote from the RIAI director during the Joint Committee on the Environment. It can be verified in the Videos or in the Minutes of Dail Committee Meeting.