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2012 May:

Special Meeting of GABC on the 14/5/2012 regarding the Draft Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2012.

> Here is a link to the proposed Changes
> Here is the link to a description document outlining the New Building Control System.

GABC are preparing a submission on the draft Bill and this will be discussed on the 14/5/2012 in the monthly meeting in the Glenlo Abbey Hotel, Galway.

2012 February:

The new Water Services Act 2011 (septic tank charges) has been passed by the Dail on 26/01/2012, and now rests with the Seanad. Here is a link to the Bill. 

Here is a link to a useful commentary on the Bill by Tim Clifford

2012 January:

Technical Guidance Document M 2010 (Access & Use), comes into operation and replaces the original 2000 document (subject to transitional arrangements). Free download from www.environ.ie

2012 January:

Happy New Year from the Galway Association of Building Consultants

Mr. Brian Callagy RIP

It is with sadness that we learned of the unexpectedly sudden passing of retired GABC member and former planner with Galway Co. Council, Brian Callagy on 21/10/2011.
 
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2011 June:

New information regarding T.G.D.-L can be viewed in our 'News' Section

2011 June:

New members added to www.gabc.ie, if you are a member why not submit your details to us? We will create your member page within 2 weeks! Your Details can be submitted here. 

2011 May:

GABC make submission to Minister Ruairi Quinn TD regarding new Department of Education & Skills professional appointment criteria for 'Registered Architects' only. The submission can be viewed in the 'Submission' section.