CIF calls for streamlining of judicial review and ‘overly prescriptive’ planning process to fast-track vital infrastructure

The CIF has called for streamlining of the judicial review and ‘overly prescriptive’ planning process to fast-track vital infrastructure at its annual conference today.

CIF News - 30 Sep 2025
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Budget 2026: ‘Government must back promises with funding to deliver water and electricity infrastructure’ – CIF

The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has urged the Government to back promises with funding to deliver water and electricity infrastructure in Budget 2026.

CIF News - 26 Aug 2025
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CIF welcomes Government’s publication of ‘Accelerating Infrastructure’ report

The ‘Accelerating Infrastructure: Report on Stakeholder Consultation and Engagement with Emerging Themes on Infrastructure’ has been published by the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation.

CIF News - 30 Jul 2025
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CIF and IHBA welcome Government instruction to local authorities to zone more land for housing

The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) and its member body, the Irish Home Builders’ Association (IHBA), have welcomed today’s Government instruction to local authorities to zone more land for housing.

CIF News - 29 Jul 2025
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CIF welcomes revised NDP monetary provisions but calls for clarity on project delivery timeframes

CIF has welcomed the revised National Development Plan (NDP) monetary provisions announced today, but calls for clarity on project delivery timeframes and how they will be supported by multiannual funding.

CIF News - 22 Jul 2025
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CIF calls for urgent action on infrastructure, as it launches its Budget 2026 submission

The Construction Industry Federation has called for urgent action on infrastructure, Ireland’s greatest competitiveness challenge, as it launched its Budget 2026 submission today.

CIF News - 04 Jul 2025
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Planning and infrastructure barriers, not labour shortages, undermine housing delivery

Planning and infrastructure barriers, not labour shortages, are undermining housing delivery, the Construction Industry Federation has said in response to today’s ESRI quarterly economic commentary.

CIF News - 26 Jun 2025
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10% drop in residential construction highlights ongoing barriers to housing delivery

A 10.6% drop in residential construction in the first three months of the year highlights the ongoing barriers to housing delivery faced by the house building sector.

CIF News - 20 Jun 2025
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Interventions to Increase Housing Supply

Ahead of the Irish Home Builders’ Association (IHBA) conference next week, the CIF published its submission to government titled Interventions to Increase Housing Supply. The most recent IHBA member survey showed

CIF News - 21 Feb 2025
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The Construction Industry Federation welcomes additional capital spending on infrastructure in Budget ’25, but underlines need for firm timelines on delivery

The Construction Industry Federation has welcomed additional capital spending on infrastructure in Budget ’25 but has underlined the need for firm timelines on delivery.

CIF News - 01 Oct 2024
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Key Contacts

Meabh Smith, MPRII

Director of Communications
Email: [email protected]

Meabh Smith joined CIF in 2022 and provides strategic oversight and management of communications including media relations, integrated campaign management, digital marketing, branding, website development, social media engagement, event management and publications. Prior to joining CIF, Meabh was a brand manager with an IFSC reinsurance company and held roles as Head of Communications within the disability and overseas development sectors, where she managed public communications campaigns on domestic and international issues. Meabh’s qualifications include Masters Degrees in Journalism and Digital Media, and in Science, alongside Diplomas in Project Management and Direct and Digital Marketing. She is also a fully accredited member of PRII.

Jennifer Nisbet-Daly, MPRII

Communications Executive
Email: [email protected]

Jennifer Nisbet-Daly joined the CIF in 2018 and holds a BBus in Marketing & Event Management, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Innovation & Enterprise from University College Dublin. Jennifer also holds a National Diploma in Media, has a QQI award for Business Planning, and is a fully accredited member of the Public Relations Institute of Ireland. Before joining the CIF, Jennifer held creative roles in the Charity and Agri-Food sectors, and previously managed the social presence for Innovation and Digital Adoption for the Construction Sector Group (CSG). Alongside the management of corporate partner relationships, Jennifer plays a key role in the delivery of the CIF's public affairs strategy, DEI strategy, and national campaigns. She also oversees the production of internal and external communications materials such as Construction Magazine, the All Member Circular, Construction Matters, press statements, and CIF reports.

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