Tradespeople And Construction SMEs Must Meet Tough Regulations To Survive
Tradespeople and SMEs operating in the construction sector face challenges in ensuring they are compliant with new regulations in the industry. The Construction Industry Federation will host an event for tradespeople and SMEs in the sector to help them remain compliant as the industry recovers and demand for construction increases. CIF Regional Director Justin […]
Ballyhea Says No – Week 250 – Why we persevere
by Diarmuid O’Flynn Last Sunday we marked week 250 of the Ballyhea Says No campaign against the imposition of odious bank-debt on the Irish people. In the days before and after I was asked many times – how have ye kept going? How do ye persevere with a cause that gets so little publicity? My […]
Six steps to increase housing supply and stimulate growth in the economy – CIF
If 10,000 more housing units are built per year, an additional 25,000 people will be employed in the construction sector, according to the Construction Industry Federation (CIF). This would also restore residential construction activity to levels needed to meet the growing high levels of demand. The CIF have proposed six steps for inclusion in October’s […]
Senator Craughwell launches new policy to help those in Mortgage Arrears
Senator Gerard Craughwell has today launched a new policy document setting out five simple steps to assist those in mortgage arrears. The policy proposes a Credit Rating Amnesty, Independent Certificates of Affordability, Communications Protocols, Dedicated personal contacts and advances on Rent Allowance. ‘The problem of mortgage arrears is choking our economy. We need to focus […]
Government Regional Policy Fails Laois says MEP
The publication of the CSO County Incomes and Regional GDP study confirms the failure of the current National Spatial Strategy to provide balanced regional development and raises serious issues concerning the recommendations of the Pat Spillane CEDRA report. This was stated by Independent MEP Marian Harkin when she charged successive governments of failing to tackle […]
Laois man instrumental in creation of 50 jobs for Portarlington through connections with US company – Magni Group
A Portarlington man has been instrumental in the decision of a US company, The Magni Group, to set up an automotive coatings manufacturing and R&D facility in Portarlington, Co Laois. The move will see The Magni Group create 50 jobs in the town in a multi-million euro investment over the next five years. The […]
Normal levels of construction needed for economic development and recovery – Hogan addresses construction forum
As part of the Governments’ Action Plan For Jobs, a Stakeholder Workshop was held in Government Buildings this morning (7th June 2013) to focus on the key areas of infrastructure investment; commercial and residential property; and the Construction Sector’s role in supporting the domestic economy and jobs. The Workshop was moderated by Frances Ruane of […]
Thousands set to march tomorrow on Dublin Castle in a massive show of opposition to property tax and austerity
Ahead of tomorrow’s national demonstration against the property tax robbery, campaign activists and supporters greeted EU dignitaries and finance Ministers arriving at Dublin Castle with a banner advertising the weekend protest. Paul Murphy MEP at Dublin Castle said: “EU finance ministers looking out their car windows on the journey from Dublin Airport to the city […]
Innovative web platform to assist Irish people stuck in debt
Cavan business man Hugh Leddy is to launch an innovative web platform in early 2013 to assist the 100,000 Irish people stuck in debt by matching them with potential ‘ordinary’ business angels. Leddy is currently raising funds for his project, called Debtrow, that will act like a dating agency for debt laden individuals, putting them […]