RIAI

Politician(s) lobbied: Jack Chambers (Minister), Department of Finance

Intent: To support Government in addressing procurement barriers that hinder infrastructure delivery, thereby contributing to the achievement of national housing and infrastructure objectives.

Methods: Letter

Politician(s) lobbied: James Browne (Minister), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Intent: To secure Government action to introduce statutory protection of the title “Architectural Technologist,” ensure appropriate regulation of the profession within the built‑environment sector, and provide clarity for consumers, employers, and public bodies regarding the competence and responsibilities associated with the role.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Hildegarde Naughton (Minister of State), Department of Education

Intent: To obtain clarity on the status, prioritisation, and timelines for school building projects at all stages of development; to highlight the impact of delays on project delivery, business cashflow, and resourcing; to seek confirmation that projects at tender, pre‑construction, and early design stages will continue to progress; and to request improved communication and engagement to support stable delivery of the schools’ capital programme.

Methods: Letter

Politician(s) lobbied: Hildegarde Naughton (Minister of State), Department of Education

Intent: To obtain clarity on the status, prioritisation, and timelines for school building projects at all stages of development; to highlight the impact of delays on project delivery, business cashflow, and resourcing; to seek confirmation that projects at tender, pre‑construction, and early design stages will continue to progress; and to request improved communication and engagement to support stable delivery of the schools’ capital programme.

Methods: Letter

Politician(s) lobbied: Frank Feighan (Minister of State), Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform

Intent: To secure improvements to public‑sector procurement, including mandating the use of procurement guidance, fixing design fees at the end of Stage 2b, ensuring regular publication of project pipelines, reviewing contract forms including the potential use of the RIAI Contract in CWMF reform, strengthening engagement with the architectural profession, and increasing the use of architectural design competitions to support capacity and design quality

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: James Browne (Minister), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Intent: Strengthen evidence‑based housing policy by providing a comprehensive, up‑to‑date reference of 100 real projects across Ireland.Support higher design and sustainability standards through the expert essays and documented best practices.Accelerate decision‑making by offering a consolidated resource that reduces duplication of research across agencies and practitioners.Promote innovation and consistency in housing delivery by showcasing replicable models and approaches.

Methods: Event / Reception

Politician(s) lobbied: Eoin Ó Broin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paul McAuliffe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: To reform public procurement policy. ::To reform public procurement policy.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: James Browne (Minister), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Intent: For the title of 'Architectural Technologist' to be registered and protected.

Methods: Virtual Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Richard Shakespeare (Chief Executive Officer), Dublin City Council; Jack Chambers (Minister), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform; James Browne (Minister), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Intent: To secure additional resources and capacity for planning and procurement functions in order to speed up project delivery timelines and achieve improved outcomes. ::To encourage a stronger policy focus on developing a long term, integrated forward planning structure that supports coordinated decision making and sustainable outcomes.::To secure staffing and resourcing of architectural and planning functions in local authorities to support housing delivery.::Registration of the title of Architectural Technologist.::To encourage a stronger policy focus on Procurement and Standards of Design.

Methods: MeetingLetter

Politician(s) lobbied: Jack O’Donnell (Special Adviser), Department of the Taoiseach

Intent: A meeting with the Tánaiste to share RIAI policy priorities

Methods: Informal communication