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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R&D tax relief: A policy with strong foundations that needs snagging

In our latest guest blog, we hear from CIF Corporate Partners, Invennt, about Ireland’s R&D tax credits.

Industry News - 02 Oct 2025
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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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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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VSME: European Commission recommends a lighter reporting route for SMEs

On 30 July 2025, the European Commission issued a recommendation encouraging smaller companies to adopt the Voluntary SME Sustainability Reporting Standard (VSME). The goal is to reduce the burden on

ESG newsletter - 24 Sep 2025
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Digital grant supports are now open to more CIF members

Digital grant supports are now open to more CIF members from the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs).

ESG newsletter - 24 Sep 2025
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CIF members continuing to show leadership across all pillars of ESG

From net zero housing and biodiversity in design to safety leadership, women in STEM, and mental health fundraising – CIF members have continued to show leadership across all pillars of

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion - 24 Sep 2025
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CIF members complete phase 1 of ‘Building an Inclusive Future Initiative’

The Building an Inclusive Future Initiative survey is a groundbreaking, data-led programme to shape the future of workplace culture in construction.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion - 24 Sep 2025
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The Construction Industry Federation announces Andrew Brownlee as new Chief Executive Officer

The Construction Industry Federation is pleased to announce Andrew Brownlee as its new Chief Executive Officer.

CIF News - 23 Sep 2025
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Why leading Irish contractors are choosing Evolution MX to drive efficiency and profitability

Across Ireland, construction companies are under growing pressure to deliver projects on time and within budget, all while navigating rising costs, regulatory requirements, and increased competition.

Corporate Partners - 23 Sep 2025
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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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