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Western and Midland Region

Introduction

to the Western and Midland Region

The Federation’s Galway office services the four branches in the Western and Midlands Region:

  • Galway branch (Galway City and county)
  • Donegal branch
  • North West branch (Sligo, Mayo and Leitrim)
  • Midlands branch (Roscommon, Longford, Laois, Offaly, Cavan and Westmeath)

Justin Molloy is the Director of Western and Midland Region and Secretary of the four branches in the Western and Midlands Region. Branches meet regularly throughout the year and details of meetings and other regional events are available from the CIF Galway office:
T: 091 502680
E: [email protected]

Services

Support for members

The CIF Western and Midland Region offers its members a range of supports specific to the Irish construction industry:

  • Networking opportunities.
  • Political representation.
  • Meetings with local authorities, state and semi-state agencies as well as other regional stakeholders.
  • Contractual and procurement services.
  • Industrial relations and human resources advice and representation.
  • Planning and development supports.
  • Dispute resolution and debt recovery service.

The CIF Western and Midland Region hosts regular branch meetings and industry-specific briefings where members have the opportunity to attend, network and learn from a variety of specialist guest speakers. Members also have the opportunity to participate in a variety of social events throughout the year, from gala dinners to golf outings to site visits and social evenings.

All our social events are all subsidised through the generous sponsorship by some of corporate members such as DRS Bond Management, Roadstone, Coshla Quarries and Topcon Ireland. These social events offer our members the opportunity to network with one another as well as their clients, suppliers, political representatives and local authority senior management.

Throughout the year, regional members have engaged with a number of industry stakeholders:

  • Local authorities
  • Irish Water
  • IDA
  • Enterprise Ireland
  • TII
  • ESN Networks
  • Regional consultants
  • Pieta House
  • HSA

The CIF Western & Midland Regional Infrastructural forum was established to identify and lobby for critical regional infrastructural projects in the region that are in line with the National Planning Framework (NPF) and the National Development Plan (NDP), that when constructed would significantly enhance the economic development of the region. The forum is made up of a number of regional members as well as a number of other interested regional bodies who meet throughout the year to progress the objectives of the forum.

Key Contacts

For the Western & Midlands Region

Justin Molloy

Director, CIF Western/Midland Region

Justin Molloy is the Director for the CIF in the Western and Midland and has extensive experience of working in the construction industry. He is currently responsible for managing the four CIF Western and Midland regional branches; Galway, Donegal, North West and Midland Branches. Justin also offers expert advice and support to the members, as well as representing their interests on a number of regional committees. He regularly meets with the regional Local Authorities, State Agencies and other industry bodies to further the aims of the industry.

091 502 680

FAQs

Read through some frequently asked questions by topic here

Where can I find Contracts of Employment?

The latest HR documentation can be found here.

Is there an employee handbook available?

We have catalogued an A-Z employment guide detailing the latest information. You can find it here.

You will also find a sample employee handbook here.

I’m looking for the current rates of pay under the Sectoral Employment Order (SEO).

The most up to date SEO document can be found here.

What are the agreed annual leave days for industry?

We have a detailed calendar listing out the annual leave / public holidays for 2024/2025 here.

For additional information on HR/IR, you can check out the dedicated page

I’m searching for information on the Development Contributions Scheme Waiver

On 25 April 2023, the Government approved the introduction of temporary time-limited arrangements for the waiving of local authority “section 48” development contributions, and the refunding of Uisce Éireann water and wastewater connection charges. The new schemes apply for 1 year to all permitted residential development that a.) commences on site between 25 April 2023 and 24 April 2024, and b.) is completed not later than 31 December 2025.

The aim of this measure is to incentivise the activation of increased housing supply and assist the achievement of the housing delivery targets set in Housing for All, while also addressing cost and viability issues faced by the construction sector. The end date for the measure is to facilitate large schemes to be speedily brought forward and progressed, while also incentivising their completion as quickly as possible within a reasonable timeframe and delivering urgent housing supply.

Development Contributions Scheme Waiver

For additional information on house and planning, you can check out the dedicated page

I’m looking for a standard form of public and/or private contracts

Contracts for use in the Irish construction industry can be found the the contract resource page here.

The Contracting Resource Hub gives members access to up-to-date information in relation to procurement, tendering, contracting and dispute resolution, and associated learning and development resources. For more information check out the page.

Where can I find the yearly Health and Safety calendar?

The CIF has updated its Safety, Health and Wellbeing Calendar to address the key focus areas for construction in 2024. You can find the calendar here.

The management of health and safety issues is a key concern for the construction industry in Ireland. Therefore, the CIF has a dedicated department to manage the needs of members in this area. Find out more on the dedicated page.

How do I calculate my carbon emissions?

The ‘CIF Carbon Calculator’ is an innovative carbon measurement solution designed specifically for the Irish construction industry. This tool comes at a pivotal time when both regulatory pressures and stakeholder expectations around carbon disclosures are escalating. Access the calculator here.

Where can I get liability insurance?

CIF has partnered with Arachas Insurance to provide an insurance affinity scheme for members.

For over 30 years, Arachas has provided leading insurance solutions for the Construction Industry and is the insurance partner of choice by the Construction Insurance Federation.

Arachas Insurance understands the special needs of the construction market and can assist you in providing comprehensive cover for your company.

Find out more here.

I’m looking for pension administration services. Where can I go?

CPAS, a subsidiary of the CIF, was established to provide a professional pension administration service to the construction and related industries. With a dedicated, experienced and highly professional team, CPAS ensures best practice in key areas of pension scheme management.

CPAS administers the Construction Workers’ Pension Scheme (CWPS), Construction Executive Retirement Savings (CERS) and the Construction Industry Retirement Trust (CIRT) on behalf of each of their Trustee Boards. CPAS also provides services to the Construction Workers’ Sick Pay Trust.

Find out more on the pensions and financial advice page here.

I need some financial planning advice. What can I do?

CPAS established Milestone Advisory in 2014 to provide additional services to CPAS clients and to the broader CIF membership. Milestone is a financial advice business, offering financial planning services and advice across a wide range of financial products.

Find out the services offered here.

What CIF training programmes are available?

You can see a comprehensive list of all our CIF training programmes on www.ciftraining.ie.

Where can I get information on construction apprenticeships?

You can learn more about construction apprenticeships at www.apprenticeship.ie or on our Careers in Construction page here.

What construction-related third-level training programmes are available and where?

We have a dedicated page on www.careersportal.ie where you can learn all about the construction-related training programmes available.

What resources do the CIF have available for contractors trying to promote construction careers in schools

Would your company like to inspire young people to join the construction industry? CIF is urging construction companies to take part in our School Partnership Programme. We’re asking you to partner with a local school to give students a taste of the diverse and exciting careers that are available in construction.

Where can I access the CIF annual schedule of social and networking events?

You can find our most recent, upcoming events on our Events page here.

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