Podcasts about tom parlon

Joining Bobby is Tom Parlon, the Construction Industry Federation's Director General, who has seen his fair share of scraps, recessions, pandemics, and more besides. But after 16 years of helping the sector to navigate the good times and the bad, he has finally decided to hang up his boots.

We hear from Tom Parlon Director General of the Construction Industry Federation as he departs the Construction Industry Federation after 16 years.

The panel included Christina Finn, Political Correspondent at the Journal.ie, Ciarán MacAnBhaird, Associate Professor of Business & Management DCU, Tom Parlon, Director General of the Construction Industry Federation and Minnie Mooney, Student & Gen Z Commentator. Journalist Anne Lucey also joined the programme.

Figures from the SEAI have shown that shallow retrofits in 2022 were below 2011 levels, the figures have dropped by up to 78,000 since 2011. But is there enough being done to incentivise people to retrofit their homes? Tom Parlon, Director General at Construction Industry Federation spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.

Figures from the SEAI have shown that shallow retrofits in 2022 were below 2011 levels, the figures have dropped by up to 78,000 since 2011. But is there enough being done to incentivise people to retrofit their homes? Tom Parlon, Director General at Construction Industry Federation spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.

Is there a solution to the lack of staff hitting so many sectors? We had a panel in studio to discuss. Joining Pat was Tom Parlon, Construction Industry Federation, Mary Connaughton, Director of CIPD and Hotelier

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has confirmed the Finance Bill will include a new levy on concrete, in an effort to reduce some of the burden on taxpayers, despite Fianna Fáil TDs previously claiming it was “dead in the water”. Tom Parlon, Director General of the Construction Industry Federation spoke to Shane this morning.

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has confirmed the Finance Bill will include a new levy on concrete, in an effort to reduce some of the burden on taxpayers, despite Fianna Fáil TDs previously claiming it was “dead in the water”. Tom Parlon, Director General of the Construction Industry Federation spoke to Shane this morning.

Tom Parlon, Director General of the Construction Industry Federation, discusses his concerns regarding the concrete levy.

CIF's Tom Parlon on the controversial concrete levy sprung on the sector in Budget 2023.

Glenisk set to return to full production one year after factory fire - with Vincent Cleary. CIF's Tom Parlon on the controversial concrete levy sprung on the sector in Budget 2023. Removing planning for solar panels will be a gamechanger for business and domestic electricity costs - with Darren Buckley of Alternative Energy Ireland. And, Supermacs Pat McDonagh on the implications of rising electricity charges.

Kieran was joined by Sinn Féin Housing Spokesperson, Eoin Ó Broin TD, on The Hard Shoulder to get his reaction to Budget 2023. Eoin was joined alongside Tom Parlon, Director General of the Construction Industry Federation and Neil McDonnell, CEO of ISME, to discuss the impact on the construction industry and small businesses...

We get the thoughts of Tom Parlon, Director General of CIF -the construction industry federation

The Technology Centre will be hosted by NUI Galway The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar, TD, has announced funding of €5 million, over 5 years, for the establishment of a Construction Technology Centre to accelerate research and innovation within the construction and built environment sector. The Construction Technology Centre will be hosted by NUI Galway and the consortium includes Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, and University College Cork working with the Irish Green Building Council. New Construction Technology Centre Enterprise Ireland worked with Ernst & Young to develop the specification for the Construction Technology Centre by identifying the construction sector's current, emerging, and future innovation and technology needs through detailed engagement with firms, stakeholders, and national and international experts. In line with the Government's Housing for All strategy, the new Centre will have a particular focus on advancing innovation and productivity in residential construction. Improving the Irish research system Enterprise Ireland's CEO, Leo Clancy said: “The Construction Technology Centre will leverage the best combination of skills, equipment and know-how in the Irish research system. Through innovation, the Centre will help to increase the productivity, sustainability and export potential of the construction sector, while enabling reduced costs and build times for Ireland's housing and infrastructural requirements.” A team of researchers from across the Construction Technology Centre consortium, with expertise in the main areas of digital adoption, modern methods of construction and sustainability will be organised under five pillars to address the urgent areas of Productivity, Affordability & Cost; Quality and Safety; Sustainability; Skills and Training; and Collaboration. President of NUI Galway, Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh, also commented on the announcement, he said: “NUI Galway has made significant strides in terms of sustainability, one of our core values. It is a testament to our dedication in this area that we will host the country's Construction Technology Centre and bring all of our talent, knowledge and expertise, and that of the higher education sector, to the fore in driving sustainability, innovation and technology transformation in the built environment sector.” Construction of the future Professor Jamie Goggins and Dr Magdalena Hajdukiewicz, NUI Galway leads, explained: “Our consortium proposed a Centre that will deliver on its vision to make Ireland a global research and innovation leader for sustainable construction and built environment technology. The Centre will bring together the whole value chain to accelerate people-centric innovation in construction and the built environment that allows industry increase their capacity and competitiveness, while creating a sustainable society and economy”. The Construction Technology Centre will be a necessary addition to the Irish research ecosystem in order to improve the struggling housing sector alongside the construction sector. Tom Parlon, Director General CIF said: “We welcome the establishment of the Construction Technology Centre, which heralds the beginning of a new collaborative relationship between the industry, the innovation agency of Enterprise Ireland and advanced research capabilities in the third level sector. We look forward to working with the CTC in identifying solutions to address the key productivity challenges the sector has been facing.” Under Housing for All, the Government has expanded the remit of Enterprise Ireland to work with the domestic housebuilding sector for the first time. As part of its Built to Innovate programme the Agency is focused on driving productivity and innovation in housebuilding, including increased use of Modern Methods of Construction, through lean and digital grants and funding for research and innovation projects. EI also works closel...

John Geoghegan of Landcorp Private and Mullingar Chamber discusses the transformation in the commercial property market and the proposed film studio for Mullingar.Also, Tom Parlon of CIF on the impact of inflation on the cost of construction. Offaly native Executive VP at energy giant Kent discusses energy transition, family life in Texas and changes to his hometown since his last visit 5 years ago. David Touhey from Tullamore lives in Houston Texas and is Executive Vice President of Completions, Commissionsing and Start-Ups at Kent, an energy company with 12,000 employees globally.

Tom Parlon, Director General of the Construction Industry Federation joined Pat to discuss the surging cost of building materials which is set to keep house prices close to Celtic Tiger levels despite more properties being constructed at last.

Director General of the Construction Industry Federation Tom Parlon talks to Alan about the problems with building, materials and house prices as construction firms are threatening to down tools on housing and road schemes....

Verona responds to the threats to the construction industry and the increasing anger of the Rosslare Residents over vehicles blocking access to their homes.

Tom Parlon, Director General of the Construction Industry Federation

Tom Parlon, Director General, CIF

Finbarr McCarthy on the Cork hurling victory over Kilkenny yesterday.Jerry Harrington, First Responder and Michael Collins T.D. from West Cork on the protest march to Bantry Hospital on Sunday.Tom Parlon from the Construction Industry Federation on the timber shortages in the building industry.Families are struggling with back to school costs, we speak with Paddy O'Flynn from the Vincent de Paul.Advice from Karen Crowley from Citizens Information on finding accommodation when starting college for the first time.Nutritional advice from Annaliese Dressel from The Health Hub in Ballincollig. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Yesterday morning we spoke to Tom Parlon about how over 28,000 construction workers are still claiming the pandemic unemployment payment, despite the sector being back up and running.  During that conversation, a listener got in touch because she was frustrated with what she was hearing. Owner of An Uisce Beatha pub in Waterford Rebecca Saridakis joined us this morning. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.     Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Figures obtained by Newstalk show that almost 35000 construction workers are currently availing of the pandemic unemployment payment despite the industry being back up and running full time since May 4th.  Joining us this morning to discuss this is Director General of the Construction Industry Federation, Tom Parlon. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.     Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.  

Tom Parlon, Director General of CIF; and Cian O'Callaghan, Social Democrats spokesperson on Housing, discuss give their reaction to the Governments most recent proposals to provide affordable housing.

Austin Hughes, Chief Economist with KBC Bank spoke with John about Brexit and consumer confidence. Austin discussed how the public have been spending during Covid and what impact we are seeing on the housing market with people working & spending more time at home. Wolfwalkers by Kilkenny based animation studio Cartoon Saloon has been receiving rave reviews since its release. However, it was in the final stages of completion when Covid hit, Mark Mullery Assistant Director joined John to tell him about how the film was finished at the height of the first wave of Covid 19 earlier this year.The Construction Industry is one of the Country's biggest employers and like every sector it's an industry that has been challenged by Covid. Tom Parlon, Director General of the Construction Industry Federation joined John to talk about the past year as well as to tell us more about an initiative "A Home For Everyone", a design challenge aimed at second level students across the country.Kevin Cullinane, Head of Communications at Cork Airport spoke to John about the extremely difficult year it has been for Irish aviation and with a vaccine on the horizon whether he is feeling positive about a return to the skies in 2021.     With thanks to O'Neill Foley, Produced by Deirdre Dromey.To contact the show, email thebottomline@kclr96fm.com