Barbara Gayle, Staff Reporter

Deputy Public Defender, Noel Irving, whose job is to protect the privacy of citizens, is facing a dilemma of his own.

Mr. Irving, who is an attorney-at-law, told The Gleaner that he contacted the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) in early October when he noticed that a neighbour, who was constructing another floor to his house had put in two large apertures (windows) directly overlooking his (Irving's) bathroom and bedroom.

Violate

"These apertures I fear will violate any privacy I wish to enjoy whilst using the bathroom and my bedroom," Mr. Irving stated in a letter dated October 2 to the acting Town Clerk Lincoln Evans.

He noted in the letter that the KSAC had a statutory responsibility relating to building projects.

However, he said he had no opposition to the approval of his neighbour's construction.

"My desire is that in giving approval the KSAC should ensure and preserve my rights."

Mr. Irving added that when there are complaints such as alleged breaches of building codes, then the relevant authority should act expeditiously to correct them.

In response to Mr. Irving's complaint, Mr. Evans agreed that Mr. Irving's privacy "was more than invaded."

Mr. Evans said he visited the premises after he received Mr. Irving's letter and according to the acting Town Clerk, he has since contacted the person involved in the construction project.

"We are dealing with the matter and hope to have it resolved expeditiously," Mr. Evans said.