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Latest lending and insolvency statistics underline need for stimulus package
LATEST LENDING AND INSOLVENCY STATISTICS UNDERLINE NEED FOR STIMULUS PACKAGE – CIFThe latest statistics relating to the fall in bank lendingand increase in company insolvencies underline the urgent need for theGovernment to agree a stimulus package with the EU, according to theConstruction Industry Federation (CIF). The CIF believes that any furth...
Read MoreCIF supports EU Treaty Yes vote
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has said it is supporting a Yes vote in the forthcoming EU Fiscal Compact Treaty Referendum. The federation believes that a Yes vote will help ensure stronger confidence in the Irish economy and provethat Irelandis a committed member of the EU. “The CIF Executive Body recently made the decision tos...
Read MoreNAMA announcement needs to be first of several stimuli measures - CIF
Today’s announcement byNAMA that they will be providing €2 billion in development capital over thenext four years needs to be the first of several stimuli measures according tothe Construction Industry Federation (CIF). The CIF believes that if left in isolation the impact from this measure will not be widely felt.Speaking following the NAMA...
Read MoreHundreds of national projects could be given green light under stimulus package - CIF
Hundreds of shovel ready projects around the country couldbe given an immediate green light if the Government secures an agreement on anEU stimulus package, creating thousands of construction jobs according to theConstruction Industry Federation (CIF). These projects could be advanced quickly if the funding for growthmeasures is put in place and would g...
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