Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2026
825. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of builders who have signed up to the statutory register under the Regulation of Providers of Building Works and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022, broken down by year since 2014, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12872/26]
View answerThe Construction Industry Register Ireland (CIRI) was established on a voluntary basis in 2014 by the Construction Industry Federation (CIF). The existing voluntary register known as the Voluntary Construction Register (VCR) lists approximately 500 building and contracting entities. It is intended to remain in existence until the statutory register is established. Information can accessed at: www.voluntaryconstructionregister.ie/
CIF was appointed in January 2023 as the statutory registration body for CIRI in line with the Regulation of Providers of Building Works and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022.
The main objective of the Act is to develop and promote a culture of competence, good practice and compliance with the Building Regulations in the construction sector. This will benefit consumers and the general public.
CIRI will operate in a similar way to statutory registration schemes for other professions. An Admissions and Registration Board was appointed in September 2023 and an Appeals Committee is currently being established.
It is expected that registration for the initial divisions will commence in 2026. The first division required to register will likely be builders of housing schemes and apartments. Registration for various trades will happen subsequently.
