CSRD & EU Omnibus Simplification update

EU co-legislators struck a provisional Omnibus I agreement to streamline sustainability rules. For Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the deal sets scope at ≥1,000 employees and ≥€450m net turnover, makes

ESG newsletter - 11 Dec 2025
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PT&CM Committee update on the Department of Education payments

Following the results of the Department of Education Payments Survey that was conducted over the summer, the CIF met with the Department of Education in their Tullamore office on Wednesday,

ESG newsletter - 11 Dec 2025
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CIF welcomes Accelerating Infrastructure Action Plan but calls for detailed roadmap

The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has welcomed the publication of the Government’s Accelerate Infrastructure Action Plan, describing it as an important milestone in tackling Ireland’s infrastructure deficit.

CIF News - 03 Dec 2025
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CIF welcomes today’s launch of the Government’s new housing activation plan

The CIF has welcomed today’s launch of the Government’s new housing activation plan and has stressed that success rests on unlocking zoned land with infrastructure and planning permissions.

CIF News - 13 Nov 2025
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Low confidence in public works as construction firms fix focus abroad – CIF Q3 Outlook Survey

The CIF has published its latest Q3 2025 Construction Outlook Survey, revealing persistently low engagement with public works contracts, as firms increasingly look to international markets for growth.

CIF News - 30 Oct 2025
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Construction Industry Federation launches 2025 Construction Safety Campaign, ‘Back to Basics’, to tackle falls and strengthen site culture

The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) today launched its annual Construction Safety Campaign, running from October 13th to October 24th, 2025.

CIF News - 13 Oct 2025
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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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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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