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CIF Budget Submission: Infrastructure and housing require investment to sustain economic growth

19 Sep , 2016  

The construction industry has outlined how it can deliver the housing, infrastructure and specialist buildings required to transform the Irish economy and society over the next decade in its annual budget submission. Director General, Tom Parlon stated: “Construction is a central driver of Irish economic growth.  All other sectors depend on it for the infrastructure, housing […]

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CIF welcomes Minister’s Housing Action Plan

22 Jul , 2016  

The Construction Industry Federation has welcomed Minister Coveney’s Action Plan for Housing after the strategy was approved at cabinet level on Tuesday. CIF Director General, Tom Parlon said: “There is widespread agreement that the housing supply shortage is a major challenge facing Irish society. Today’s strategy is a welcome step in addressing this challenge of unlocking […]