Budget ’26: Construction Industry Federation welcomes cut to VAT on new apartment sales and measures to increase housing supply

Press Release Immediate Release 7 October 2025 Budget ’26: Construction Industry Federation welcomes cut to VAT on new apartment sales and measures to increase housing supply.

Uncategorized - 07 Oct 2025
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CIF President, Stephen McCarthy, announces Andrew Brownlee as new Chief Executive Officer from 1st October 2025

The Construction Industry Federation is pleased to announce Andrew Brownlee as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1st October 2025.

CIF News - 26 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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Christmas message from CIF Director General, Hubert Fitzpatrick

On behalf of the Construction Industry Federation, Director General, Hubert Fitzpatrick, wishes all our members a Happy Christmas and looks ahead to 2025.

Uncategorized - 19 Dec 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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