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Hundreds of national projects could be given green light under stimulus package - CIF

Jimmy Healy — Mon, 14 May 2012 08:30:00 +0100

Hundreds of shovel ready projects around the country could be given an immediate green light if the Government secures an agreement on an EU stimulus package, creating thousands of construction jobs according to the Construction Industry Federation (CIF). These projects could be advanced quickly if the funding for growth measures is put in place and would greatly reduce the number of unemployed construction workers as well as boosting employment in other sectors.

CIF supports Central Bank analysis on house price overcorrections

Jimmy Healy — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:46:00 +0100

The ConstructionIndustry Federation (CIF) has supported the research by the Central Bank whichsuggests Irish house prices have overcorrected by as much as 12 – 26%. The Central Bank put forward its analysis in a newly published report entitled“Why are Irish house prices still falling?”and the C

CIF warns construction industry in need of "intensive care" following CSO report

Jimmy Healy — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:31:00 +0000

The construction industry is in need of “intensive care” if it is to recover the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has warned. This follows confirmation in the latest Central Statistics Office (CSO) report that activity in the construction sector suffered another dramatic drop in 2011.

Regional Briefings for CIF Members

Cathy Gurry — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:59:00 +0000

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CIF welcomes school building plan

Jimmy Healy — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:48:00 +0000

The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has welcomed the announcement that the Government is to spend €1.5 billion on a new schools building programme over the next five years. However it has cautioned that the programme will need to set fair tender guidelines to include most contractors if it is to provide a widespread boost to the construction industry in Ireland.

DAFT survey a very positive indication for housing market - CIF

Jimmy Healy — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:46:00 +0000

The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) says the DAFT’s Buyers’ Attitudes Survey is a very positive indication for the Irish housing market. The survey revealed that 60% of prospective buyers intend to purchase a property within the next two years or sooner.

Ringfence asset sales funds for infrastructure investment - CIF

Jimmy Healy — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:37:00 +0000

The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has called on the Government to ringfence funds generated by the sale of State assets for investment in infrastructure. Under the details announced by the Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform, Brendan Howlin TD, the Government has the option of putting one third of the proceeds from sales towards reinvestment in the economy.

CIF Meets the Troika

Cathy Gurry — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:53:00 +0000

CIF Meets the Troika

CIF to meet Troika

Cathy Gurry — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:24:00 +0000

Sunday, 15th January 2012: Construction employers' body, CIF, will meet the Troika on Monday, 16th January 2011 at 11.00 a.m.

Tax shortfall will not affect budget targets, says Noonan

Cathy Gurry — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Tax shortfall will not affect budget targets, says Noonan

Statement on behalf of Tom Parlon, Director General, Construction Industry Federation

The Construction Industry Federation, whilst acknowledging a number of positives in the draft legislation relating to REA wage setting mechanisms, has expressed its disappointment that the overall proposals do not go far enough to meet the competitiveness challenges in the construction sector.&

EU Commission Proposals on Public Procurement ("modernisation and concessions")

Cathy Gurry — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:32:00 +0000

EU Commission Proposals on Public Procurement ("modernisation and concessions")

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1.Commission proposals to modernise the European public procurement market- FAQ's

Construction Employers React to Budget Tax Measures

Cathy Gurry — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:19:00 +0000

Construction Employers React to Budget Tax Measures

The construction employers’ body, CIF, has welcomed a number of construction related

Statutory Redundancy Employer Rebate

Cathy Gurry — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:14:00 +0000

The Government announced yesterday, 5th of December, 2011 that with effect from January, 1st 2012, the Statutory Redundancy Employer Rebate will be reduced from 60% to 15%. We will advise you when further information becomes available.

Re-think on Redundancy Rebate urged

Cathy Gurry — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:46:00 +0000

Re-think on Redundancy Rebate urged

Reduction in redundancy rebate equals tax on employment

Cathy Gurry — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:25:00 +0000

Reduction in redundancy rebate equals tax on employment
Government engaged in ‘nonsense economics’
CIF Director General, Tom Parlon