Architect Registration

Proposed legislation to amend the rules governing the registration of architects would place Ireland in breach of EU law, according to the Attorney General.

Former Ceann comhairle John O’Donoghue has written to the Government seeking support for legislation he has introduced to protect architects who do not have certification from the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI).

A Bill to exempt unlicensed architects from compulsory assessment for registration has been criticised as unnecessary by the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland.The legislation would undermine consumer confidence and protection,

Ten people who are practising as architects but do not have formal qualifications are the first to undertake compulsory assessment to be allowed to use the title architect.