Irish Competition Authority express concerns about proposed changes in how architects are regulated
( March 7, 2006, 16:24 GMT | Official Statement) -- The Competition Authority today (7th March) published its final report on competition issues associated with the architectural profession. Currently competition in the architectural profession seems to be working well for consumers and the economy as a whole. However the Competition Authority is concerned that proposed changes in how the architectural profession is regulated in Ireland will have negative consequences for consumers and for some members of the profession.The proposed changes to how architects will be regulated in the future are outlined in the Building Control Bill 2005. The Competition Authority is particularly concerned about the level of influence and control given to the Royal Institute of Architects in Ireland (RIAI) over the system that determines who is allowed to use the title “architect”. The RIAI represents the vast majority of architects in Ireland. The Competition Authority is also concerned about the composition of the proposed boards and committees which will scrutinise and regulate the architectural profession according to the Building Control Bill; appointments to these decision making bodies should not be made by the RIAI. The Competition Authority is further concerned with safeguards regarding the substance of the proposed Code of Professional Conduct....
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