| RIAI |
| The legal governing body for architects in Ireland. Will give impartial advice on all aspects of your dealings with architects. Also holds official register of Architects in Ireland. |
| Go to website |
| An Bord Pleanala |
| The Planning Appeals.Board The authority to which planning decisions by local councils may be appealed. Has final say. Their decisions may only appealed to the courts on the basis of procedural error, not matters of planning |
| Go to website |
| Statutes of Ireland |
| Part of the Government’s website. All Laws (Statutes) and Regulations (Statutory Instruments) made since the foundation of the state may be found here. Slightly tricky to use, as many Regulations are amended by subsequent ones, or repealed entirely, and this is not noted on the site. |
| Go to website |
| Department of Environment Building Regulations |
| Part of the Department of Environment Heritage and Local Government’s website. Contains the building regulations and general guidelines |
| Sustainable Energy Ireland |
| A government body set up to help the public and industry conserve energy. Provides grants for energy conservation methods |
| Go to website |