Geospatial information contributes over €69m to the Irish economy
A report commissioned by Ordnance Survey Ireland (OSi) reveals that the geospatial information industry contributed €69.3m to the Irish economy in 2012. When multiplier impacts are included, [...]
Dublin City Council signs deal with Energia for Fr. Collins Park’s ‘Green’ power
Dublin City Council has signed a deal with competitive energy provider Energia for the ‘green’ energy produced by Fr. Collins Park in Donaghmede. The 2.5 [...]
Government sets up new online tool to support small business
The Minister for Finance, Mr Michael Noonan T.D. has officially launched a Supporting SMEs Online Tool at the opening of the Limerick Local Enterprise Office. This [...]
Grafton Group signs new five-year credit facilities with lenders
Grafton Group plc, the Builders Merchanting and DIY Group has announced that it has signed new five year revolving credit facilities with its relationship banks. The [...]
New €6.7 million Ennis National School in Co. Clare opens
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., has officially opened a new school for Ennis National School in Co. Clare. The project cost in the [...]
BIM – Teaming with Opportunities
A not to be missed Building Information Modelling (BIM) event in association with BAM & supported by Autodesk & Diatec will run in the Aviva [...]
Moody’s upgrade welcomed
The National Treasury Management Agency has stated that it welcomed 'Moody’s decision to raise Ireland’s sovereign credit rating by two notches to Baa1 (from Baa3) [...]
New President of Chartered Surveyors expresses concern about shortage of graduates for property and construction sector
The new President of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland, Pauline Daly, has said she is concerned with the gap which is emerging between the [...]
Green REIT’s total portfolio now comprises an investment of €335 million
2014 year to date has been an active period for Green REIT. The Company acquired a number of properties in the period, including Central Park, [...]
€200m Exchequer investment for Infrastructure Stimulus
The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Brendan Howlin TD, has announced additional Exchequer investment of €200m to fund new projects in a range of sectors [...]
New €9.5m state-of-the-art further education college building opens on Main Street in Blackrock
Senior College Dún Laoghaire is moving to Blackrock and rebranding as Blackrock Further Education Institute. A new €9.5m state-of-the-art further education college building has been [...]
Irish Water proposes to invest €1.77bn to improve water services
Irish Water has published its Proposed Capital Investment Plan for 2014 to 2016. The company says that investment has been prioritised where it can deliver [...]
National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Bill 2014 establishing the €6.8 billion Ireland Strategic Investment Fund
€6.8 billion Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) is open for business and actively seeking commercial investment opportunities in Ireland. €6.8 billion ISIF will make commercial [...]
Speech by the Taoiseach Mr Enda Kenny T.D. At the Launch of Construction Strategy National Sports Campus
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, Welcome to the fantastic facilities of the National Sports Campus here in Abbotstown. The Government was delighted to include funding in [...]
Government pledges to create 60,000 construction jobs by the year 2020
An ambitious plan to create 60,000 construction jobs by the year 2020 has been launched by the Government today. The stimulus package which includes a 75-point [...]
ECB prepares package of rate cuts and targeted measures
The European Central Bank is preparing a package of policy options for its June meeting, including cuts in all its interest rates and targeted measures [...]
CIF calls on Government on 4th anniversary of legislation being introduced
The CIF has called on the Government to name a date for when the Construction Contracts Act will take effect – 4 years to the [...]
Jobs boost for Cork as the Páirc Uí Chaoimh redevelopment plan is given a green light
The Cabinet has committed €30m to the redevelopment of Pairc Ui Chaoimh. The €70 million redevelopment is a significant piece of infrastructure, it is a 45,000 seat [...]
Selection of design team for relocation of National Maternity Hospital welcomed
Minister for Health Dr James Reilly, today (Tuesday, 13th May 2014) welcomed another significant step in the relocation of the National Maternity Hospital to the [...]
Return to EU Average Would See 29,000 Additional Construction Jobs
29,000 additional jobs would be created in Ireland’s construction sector if the numbers employed could be brought in-line with EU levels, according to property consultants [...]
Government agrees to reform the Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act 2001
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise, and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD today (Tuesday) secured Cabinet approval to reform the Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act 2001 to legislate [...]
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