Please see attached recent emails received from Christopher Doyle (Acting) GS of ILEA in regard to the current position (from an industry perspective) relating to EN 81-21 and the ongoing issues relating to the planned harmonisation of this standard. ELA Information Note - Use of revised EN 81 - (July 2019)...

To whom it concerns, From the date the UK leaves the EU (currently 31 October 2019), manufacturers, importers, distributors and authorised representatives will need to continue to comply with the Construction Products Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 (known as “the CPR”), when placing construction products on the Irish/EU market.  However, from 31 October...

The Minister for Housing and Urban Development Mr. Damien English, T.D., has announced a public consultation on his intention to amend Technical Guidance Document C 1997 (Site Preparation and Resistance to Moisture) to take account of the latest version of S.R.21 and the guidance on placement (use) of hardcore. The Report of the...

The Department of the Taoiseach has launched Getting your Business Brexit Ready – Practical Steps booklet on 4th September 2019.  The booklet covers 9 key steps which companies should review together with free training initiatives for business trading with or through the UK. Review your supply chain and UK market strategy; ...

Do you know an individual, school, business or organisation that campaigns, educates and is committed to improving road safety in their community?  Nominations are now open for the Leading Lights in Road Safety Awards 2019.   Now in their twelfth year the Road Safety Authority’s ‘Leading Lights in Road Safety Awards’ recognise and honour the contribution made by...