Ireland
Ireland Trades Vendor Directory
Independent reviews of 25 Ireland-relevant vendors and official schemes. Gas and electrical work need registration (RGI and Safe Electric), construction subcontract payments fall under Relevant Contracts Tax, and the Irish payroll products listed here say they file payroll submissions to Revenue and handle My Future Fund auto-enrolment, which started on 1 January 2026.
Deciding between two options?
See IE vendors side by side: pros and cons, IE-specific notes and pricing for each.
What's different about IE trades vendor selection
A few Irish rules shape the choice. Gas and electrical work need registration: since 1 September 2026 it is illegal for anyone who is not a Registered Gas Installer to carry out domestic or non-domestic gas works, and the CRU says registration with Safe Electric is the law for electrical contractors and prosecutes unregistered ones. Payroll runs through Revenue: the payroll products listed here say they file payroll submissions to Revenue and handle My Future Fund auto-enrolment, and BrightPay Desktop is supported only until 31 December 2026. Subcontract payments can carry tax: under Relevant Contracts Tax, principal contractors in construction deduct 0%, 20% or 35% from subcontractor payments, depending on the subcontractor's tax compliance record. Insurance is quoted: all 5 insurance entries are priced by quote, and Safe Electric requires registered electrical contractors to hold public and products liability cover of at least €6.5 million and, if they employ staff, employers' liability of at least €13 million.
Field service software
Job-management software sold to Irish trades. Tradify has an Irish site with euro prices per user, and ServiceM8 prices in euro on its EU site by jobs per month; Joblogic and Eworks Manager sell from the UK with sterling headline prices; Simpro is sold by quote. Tradify, ServiceM8 and Joblogic do not list payroll, so employers need separate Irish payroll software.
Tradify
Tier S · Published pricesJob-management app for small trades businesses, sold in Ireland in euro; part of The Access Group
Tradify is job-management software for small trades businesses from New Zealand, and the UK's Access Group agreed to buy it in October 2024. Its Irish site covers quoting, scheduling, timesheets, job tracking, invoicing and online payments, with sync to Xero, Sage and QuickBooks Online. Tradify says tens of thousands of tradespeople use it.
IE-specific note
Tradify has an Irish site with prices in euro per user per month and a 14-day free trial. It syncs with Xero, Sage and QuickBooks Online for accounting, but it does not list payroll among its features, so Irish employers still need separate payroll software for Revenue reporting.
Pros
- + Published euro prices per user, with a 14-day free trial of all features
- + Quoting, scheduling, job tracking and invoicing in one app
- + Syncs with Xero, Sage and QuickBooks Online
- + Online card payments through Stripe
Cons
- − Priced per user, so cost grows with team size
- − No payroll: pair it with an Irish payroll product
- − Purchase orders, bulk invoicing and AI tools sit on the higher Plus plan
ServiceM8
Tier S · Published pricesiPhone-first job management app for small service businesses, priced in euro by jobs per month, with a free plan
ServiceM8 is job management software for small service contractors, covering scheduling, quotes, invoicing and job cards, sold in Ireland through its EU site with euro prices. Plans are priced per account by jobs per month, with unlimited users on paid plans and a free plan for one user. ServiceM8 says it optimises for Apple devices and recommends iPhones or iPads; Android users get ServiceM8 Lite, which covers the basics.
IE-specific note
ServiceM8 has no Irish-specific site; Irish customers use its EU site, which prices in euro. It connects to Xero and QuickBooks Online (MYOB is Australia and New Zealand only). Its EU pages list no payroll features, so Irish payroll and Revenue submissions need a separate payroll package.
Pros
- + Published euro prices with a free plan (1 user, 30 jobs a month)
- + Unlimited users on paid plans; price is set by monthly job count
- + No contracts, setup fees or per-user fees, according to ServiceM8
- + Connects to Xero and QuickBooks Online
Cons
- − Built for Apple devices; Android users get ServiceM8 Lite with the basics
- − Price rises with monthly job volume
- − No Irish-specific site or payroll features
- − Aimed at small service businesses rather than large operations
Joblogic
Tier S · Published pricesUK field service management software with planned maintenance, asset and gas certificate tools, priced in sterling
Joblogic is field service management software from Tracer Management Systems Limited in Birmingham, covering jobs, scheduling, quotes and invoices, asset management, planned preventive maintenance (PPM), contracts and a mobile engineer app. It began in 1998, was bought by its current leadership in 2013, and announced a strategic growth investment from Vista Equity Partners in September 2025. Joblogic says more than 7,000 UK service contractors use it; it has no Irish site and names no Irish customers.
IE-specific note
Joblogic has no Irish site or euro pricing; its pricing page is in sterling. Its gas certificate app covers UK forms such as CP12 and CP17, and no Irish RGII forms are listed, so Irish gas installers should check that the certificates they need can be built as custom forms. It is not a payroll tool.
Pros
- + Planned maintenance, asset management and contract tools
- + Published starting price: Standard from £45 per user per month
- + Free trial of the Standard plan with no card needed
- + Integrates with QuickBooks, Sage, FreeAgent, KashFlow and AccountsIQ
Cons
- − No Irish site, euro pricing or Irish gas certificate forms listed
- − Joblogic says most customers sign 24 or 36-month terms
- − Premium and Enterprise plans are quote-only
- − Aimed at service contractors with maintenance work, more than a sole trader needs
Simpro (IE)
Tier A · ListedJob, project and service management software for trade contractors, sold by quote by Simpro Group
Simpro is job, project and service management software for electrical, HVAC, plumbing, security and fire contractors that mix service, maintenance and project work. It is run by Simpro Group, which received a growth investment of over US$350 million from K1 in November 2021, bought BigChange in October 2024 and named Fred Voccola chairman and CEO in October 2025. It is sold by quote based on team size and add-ons, with a setup fee.
IE-specific note
Irish support hours, euro billing, Irish VAT handling and Irish customer references were not confirmed for this listing. Ask Simpro to confirm them in writing, along with the quote, before buying.
Pros
- + Service, maintenance and project work in one system
- + Stock, purchasing and job costing built in
- + Integrations with Xero, QuickBooks Online and Sage
- + Backed by a K1 growth investment of over US$350 million (2021)
Cons
- − No public prices; you need a sales quote
- − Initial setup fee for onboarding, training and data migration
- − No self-serve free trial
- − Irish support and euro billing not confirmed
Eworks Manager (IE)
Tier S · Published pricesUK-built job management software for trades, priced per team per month rather than per user
Eworks Manager is job management software from Eworks Manager Limited, a UK company registered in London with an office in Manchester; Companies House shows Clearcourse Partnership Acquireco Finance Limited has controlled it since November 2021. It covers scheduling, quoting, invoicing, digital job sheets and compliance documents, with a mobile app for field staff, for electricians, plumbers, gas, HVAC, fire and security firms. Eworks says it is used by 2,000+ tradespeople.
IE-specific note
Eworks has no Irish site, office or phone number; it sells from the UK. Its pricing page offers a EUR currency option, and it integrates with QuickBooks, Sage and Xero, but it does not say which Sage editions or whether Irish VAT is handled, so confirm both before buying.
Pros
- + Published prices from £130 per month, excluding VAT
- + One monthly fee per team within each user band, not per user
- + Links to QuickBooks, Sage and Xero, plus Zapier
- + Free trial on request
Cons
- − No Irish office, site or phone line; support is UK-based
- − Headline prices shown in GBP; euro amounts not published in readable form
- − Price depends on user band and plan; SMS credits and modules are capped per plan
- − Sage edition support not specified
Lead-generation platforms
Sites that bring homeowner jobs to Irish trades, each charging differently: MyBuilder.ie (published Pro subscription), Tradesmen.ie (prepaid credits per lead plus a registration fee), Onlinetradesmen.ie (paid membership; prices not confirmed), Bark (credits spent per response; see its reputation warning) and Tradesman.ie, whose model could not be confirmed.
MyBuilder.ie
Tier S · Published pricesIrish job site where homeowners post work free and tradespeople pay a subscription to find jobs
MyBuilder.ie is a homeowner-to-tradesperson job site covering Ireland by trade and county. Homeowners post jobs for free; tradespeople need a paid Pro subscription, with an optional Elite Pro add-on for more visibility. The site also sells website and profile packages to tradespeople. It describes itself as one channel alongside referrals and local search, not a promise of work.
IE-specific note
Ireland-only site with county-based service areas and Irish cost guides. None of the site's readable pages names the company that runs it or any link to MyBuilder UK (mybuilder.com), so treat it as a separate Irish site.
Pros
- + Homeowners post jobs for free
- + Published subscription prices, monthly or annual
- + Directory by trade and county across Ireland
- + Optional add-ons (Elite Pro, websites) are priced on the site
Cons
- − Subscription is paid whether or not you win work; the site says it does not guarantee leads
- − Operator not named on the site's readable pages
- − Prices do not state whether VAT is included
Onlinetradesmen.ie
Tier A · ListedIrish tradesperson-finding site founded in 2005, with paid membership for trades
Onlinetradesmen.ie is an Irish site that connects property owners with trade professionals. Ted Laverty set it up in 2005, and he was quoted as its CEO in November 2024 when it published a survey of Irish builders, plumbers, electricians and landscapers. Tradespeople join through a paid membership; current prices and terms could not be read for this check.
IE-specific note
Founded and run in Ireland, serving Irish homeowners and trades. Check the current membership price, qualification requirements and cancellation terms on the site before joining.
Pros
- + Irish site operating since 2005
- + Focused on the Irish home-improvement market
- + Irish-run, with its founder still CEO as of November 2024
Cons
- − Membership prices could not be confirmed from the vendor's site for this listing
- − Membership is a recurring cost; confirm what it includes before signing up
- − Ireland only: no use for work outside Ireland
Tradesman.ie
Tier A · ListedIrish .ie trades website listed as a lead source; its service model and prices could not be confirmed
Tradesman.ie is an Irish website listed here as a possible source of work for tradespeople. The .ie registry shows the domain is held by Leinster Facility Services Limited and was registered in April 2016. Its pages blocked automated access during our 30 September 2026 check, so how it works, what it charges and any figures it publishes could not be confirmed.
IE-specific note
Tradesman.ie (singular) is a different site from Tradesmen.ie, which has its own entry. Before paying for membership or leads, check on the site how jobs reach tradespeople, whether several tradespeople quote for the same job, and what it costs.
Pros
- + Irish .ie website
- + One more channel to compare with other Irish lead sites
- + Domain registered since 2016, according to the .ie registry
Cons
- − How it works and what it charges could not be confirmed
- − No published figures could be checked
- − Easy to confuse with the separate Tradesmen.ie site
Tradesmen.ie
Tier A · ListedIrish website where homeowners post jobs and tradespeople pay per lead for customer contact details
Tradesmen.ie is an Irish job-posting site: homeowners post a job and tradespeople pay to receive the customer's contact details. Its FAQ describes leads bought with credits purchased in advance, with a registration fee for new tradespeople. It is a pay-per-lead marketplace, not a free directory listing.
IE-specific note
Irish site (.ie) for jobs in Ireland. Tradesmen.ie (plural) is a different site from tradesman.ie (singular). Check its tradesmen FAQ for current credit prices and lead rules before signing up.
Pros
- + Irish site focused on home trades jobs
- + Leads come to you instead of cold outreach
- + Pay per lead rather than a fixed subscription
Cons
- − Registration fee and prepaid credits before any work comes in
- − You pay for the lead whether or not you win the job
- − Credit prices are not stated here; check current rates before buying credits
Bark (IE)
Tier F · Reputation warningLondon-based services marketplace with an Irish site where pros spend credits to contact customers
⚠ Reputation warning
Bark's BBB profile, listed for its operating company under an Austin, Texas address, shows no BBB accreditation. It listed 85 complaints closed in the last three years when checked on 30 September 2026. Under Bark's own terms you spend credits before you can reach the customer, up to five pros can contact the same customer, and credits are refunded only if you report within 7 days that the contact details are invalid.
Bark is an online services marketplace run by Bark.com Global Limited of London, majority-owned by private equity firm EMK Capital since 2022; its careers site says it launched in Ireland in 2019. The Irish site covers trades such as plumbers, electricians and roofers alongside business, events and lessons. Customers post a request and professionals spend credits to respond, paying a one-off fee per response and no commission.
IE-specific note
Bark runs a dedicated Irish site (bark.com/en/ie) with an Irish contact number, but it is UK-built and its terms fall under the law of England and Wales. The Irish pricing page gives no euro prices: Bark says the credit cost depends on the service, job value and local supply and demand.
Pros
- + No commission on jobs won and no charge for follow-up messages
- + Irish site covering many trade categories
- + One-time starter pack guarantee that returns credits if you win nothing
Cons
- − You pay credits to respond before you know if the customer will answer
- − Up to five professionals can contact the same customer
- − Credits bought after 1 November 2025 expire after 3 months
- − Refunds only for invalid phone numbers, bounced emails or unverified details reported within 7 days
Business insurance
Liability cover for Irish trades, all priced by quote: insurers FBD Insurance and AXA Ireland, brokers Arachas and Chill Insurance, and KennCo Underwriting, whose construction liability policy is sold only through brokers. Confirm public and employers' liability limits and exclusions on your quote.
FBD Insurance
Tier A · ListedIrish insurer founded by farmers in the 1960s, serving farm, business and retail customers
FBD Insurance was established in the 1960s by farmers and now serves farm, business and retail customers across the island of Ireland. Its parent, FBD Holdings plc, was floated on the Irish Stock Exchange in 1988. FBD says it has over 500,000 customers and 34 sales offices nationwide, and it is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
IE-specific note
Irish insurer headquartered in Bluebell, Dublin 12, with 34 sales offices around Ireland according to FBD. Cover limits and exclusions for its tradesman policy should be confirmed on a quote, as they could not be read for this listing.
Pros
- + Irish insurer in business for over 50 years
- + 34 sales offices nationwide, according to FBD
- + Regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland
- + Also insures farm and personal customers, so one insurer can cover several needs
Cons
- − No published prices; cover is quoted
- − Tradesman cover limits not confirmed for this listing; check them on your quote
- − FBD's product pages could not be read for this listing; confirm what the policy covers before buying
AXA Ireland
Tier A · ListedIrish arm of the French AXA Group; tradesman cover is quoted by AXA Ireland
AXA Ireland is the Irish business of the French insurance group AXA. In 2023 AXA completed the €650m purchase of Laya Healthcare, and The Irish Times reported its revenue at €1.7bn in May 2026 after it began underwriting Laya policies. Its tradesman insurance page could not be read for this listing, so cover details and how to buy should be checked with AXA.
IE-specific note
AXA Ireland is an Irish insurer within the French AXA Group. Its tradesman page could not be read for this listing, so confirm public and employers' liability limits and exclusions on your quote.
Pros
- + Part of the international AXA Group
- + Revenue of €1.7bn reported by The Irish Times in May 2026
- + AXA bought Irish health insurer Laya Healthcare in 2023
Cons
- − No published prices could be read; cover is quoted
- − Tradesman cover details could not be confirmed for this listing
- − Check whether the policy covers work outside Ireland before taking jobs abroad
Arachas (TradeMaster)
Tier A · ListedIrish business insurance broker owned by The Ardonagh Group, arranging liability cover for trades by quote
Arachas is an Irish insurance broker owned by The Ardonagh Group since 2020; Ardonagh completed a $2.5 billion equity investment led by Stone Point Capital in June 2025. Arachas has kept buying Irish brokers, including MDRB in Waterford (2024), Insight Insurance Brokers in Cork (2025) and a Sligo broker (2026). As a broker it arranges cover with insurers rather than underwriting it itself.
IE-specific note
Arachas is an Irish broker selling to Irish businesses. Its building-trade liability page could not be read during our check, so ask Arachas directly for the policy limits, the insurer behind the cover, and whether it indemnifies principals, local authorities or bodies your work requires.
Pros
- + Irish broker arranging cover for businesses
- + Part of The Ardonagh Group since 2020
- + Broker model: can arrange cover across insurers
Cons
- − No published premiums; cover is priced by quote
- − Policy limits and indemnities could not be confirmed from its site
- − Broker, not the insurer: claims are paid by the underwriter
Chill Insurance
Tier A · ListedIrish online insurance broker, majority-owned by UK private equity firm Livingbridge since 2020
Chill Insurance is an Irish online insurance broker. UK private equity firm Livingbridge bought a majority stake in 2020, and the Irish Independent reported in March 2026 that its revenue rose 14% to over €41 million. As a broker it arranges cover with insurers rather than underwriting it.
IE-specific note
Chill is an Irish broker. Its tradesman cover page could not be read during our check, so ask Chill which insurers it can quote, the public and employers liability limits on offer, and whether the policy meets the indemnity your contracts require.
Pros
- + Irish online broker, majority-owned by Livingbridge since 2020
- + Broker model: can quote more than one insurer
- + Established business, with reported revenue over €41 million
Cons
- − No published premiums; cover is priced by quote
- − Tradesman cover details could not be confirmed from its site
- − Broker, not the insurer: claims are paid by the underwriter
KennCo Underwriting
Tier A · ListedIrish-owned underwriting agency with a commercial liability policy for construction firms and allied trades, sold through brokers
KennCo Underwriting is a Dublin-based underwriting agency, regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland, which says it was established in 2008 and is 100% Irish-owned. Its Commercial Liability policy is designed for the construction industry, including main contractors and allied trades, with limits of €6.5 million for public liability and €13 million for employers liability. KennCo says it works with a network of over 200 Irish brokers, and trade businesses buy this policy through a broker.
IE-specific note
KennCo is based in Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 and underwrites Irish risks through Irish brokers. Its direct website (since 2015) sells car, home, travel and van cover, so a tradesperson needs a broker to get a quote for the construction liability policy.
Pros
- + Irish-owned underwriting agency, regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland
- + Liability policy written for construction and allied trades
- + Public liability €6.5m and employers liability €13m limits
- + Available through a network of over 200 brokers, according to KennCo
Cons
- − Construction liability sold through brokers only, not direct
- − No published premiums; priced by quote
- − The insurer behind the policy is not named on the product page
Payroll software
Irish payroll software from 5 vendors that each say they file payroll submissions to Revenue and handle My Future Fund auto-enrolment (on BrightPay, in the cloud version): BrightPay, whose desktop edition is supported until 31 December 2026; Thesaurus Payroll Manager and Collsoft, Windows desktop software licensed per tax year; and Parolla and Sage Payroll, cloud services billed monthly. All 5 publish prices.
BrightPay Ireland
Tier S · Published pricesIrish payroll software from Bright; desktop ends 31 December 2026, cloud continues
BrightPay is payroll software from Bright Software Group (Thesaurus Software Ltd), based in Co. Meath. Bright says 674,000 Irish employees are paid through Bright each month, across 91,000 businesses. BrightPay Desktop is supported until 31 December 2026; from 1 January 2027 BrightPay Cloud is the only version.
IE-specific note
Bright says BrightPay is Revenue compliant for PAYE Modernisation: it retrieves Revenue Payroll Notifications and sends payroll submissions, and calculates PAYE, USC and PRSI. Bright also says BrightPay Cloud handles My Future Fund auto-enrolment contributions and submissions.
Pros
- + Built for Irish payroll: PAYE Modernisation, USC and PRSI
- + Free desktop employer licence for single-employee companies
- + Supports My Future Fund auto-enrolment on the cloud version
- + Published desktop prices; 60-day free trial
Cons
- − Desktop version unsupported from 1 January 2027; desktop users must move to BrightPay Cloud
- − Cloud prices are shown only through an online calculator
- − Payroll only: pair it with separate job-management and accounting tools
Sage Payroll Ireland
Tier S · Published pricesCloud payroll from Sage for Irish employers, priced by number of employees, with Revenue reporting and auto-enrolment built in
Sage Payroll is the cloud payroll product on Sage's Irish site, from The Sage Group plc. Sage sells one plan that scales by employee count, with no long-term contract. Its Irish page says the product submits payroll to Revenue in real time, calculates PAYE, PRSI and USC, and handles auto-enrolment under the scheme that started on 1 January 2026.
IE-specific note
Sage says Sage Payroll reports to Revenue in real time, calculates PAYE, PRSI and USC, handles auto-enrolment (the scheme started on 1 January 2026) and produces SEPA or paypath bank transfer files.
Pros
- + Published monthly prices by employee tier, with no long-term contract
- + Real-time Revenue submissions and PAYE, PRSI and USC calculations, per Sage
- + Auto-enrolment, multiple pay frequencies and gender pay gap reporting included
- + Phone and live chat support, and shared access for your accountant
Cons
- − The price rises through eight employee tiers as the crew grows
- − Prices exclude VAT
- − Launch offers change: check the current offer before signing up
Thesaurus Payroll Manager
Tier S · Published pricesIrish desktop payroll software for employers and payroll bureaus, from €239 per tax year
Thesaurus Payroll Manager is Windows desktop payroll software for Irish employers and payroll bureaus, sold by Thesaurus Software Ltd, trading as Bright Software Group, in Duleek, Co. Meath. Thesaurus Software started in the early 1990s, and the same group now also sells BrightPay. It is payroll-only, with an optional paid Thesaurus Connect add-on for cloud backup and a web self-service dashboard for employees or clients.
IE-specific note
Thesaurus says Payroll Manager is fully PAYE Modernisation compliant and ROS-enabled for real-time reporting, can set up employees from a ROS RPN file, handles PRSI class selection, USC and PAYE exclusion orders, produces SEPA payment files and is compliant with MyFuture Fund auto-enrolment.
Pros
- + Published annual prices from €239 per tax year (excl. VAT)
- + ROS real-time reporting and RPN import, according to Thesaurus
- + MyFuture Fund auto-enrolment support
- + 60-day free trial and free telephone support
Cons
- − Windows desktop software; cloud features need the paid Connect add-on
- − Connect is charged per active employee per month on top of the licence
- − Licence is per tax year, so it must be renewed each year
- − Payroll only, not accounting or job management
Parolla
Tier S · Published pricesCloud payroll software built in Ireland for Irish payroll, with a direct ROS connection, from €13.75 a month
Parolla is browser-based cloud payroll software from Parolla Limited in Tramore, Co. Waterford, built for Irish payroll. It connects directly to Revenue for RPN downloads and payroll submissions, and links to MyFutureFund for auto-enrolment. Monthly plans are priced by employees paid, with published prices, and Parolla also offers a bureau portal for accountants and bookkeepers.
IE-specific note
Parolla says it downloads RPNs automatically, posts payroll submissions to Revenue with one click, has Enhanced Revenue Reporting integrated with ROS, and is API-integrated with NAERSA for MyFutureFund auto-enrolment.
Pros
- + Cloud-based, so it runs in a browser with nothing to install
- + Direct ROS connection for RPNs and payroll submissions
- + Published monthly prices; only employees paid that month are counted
- + Free demo company and a free trial with your own data, no time limit
Cons
- − Prices rise in 2027 (Starter €16.50, Enterprise €35.00 a month +VAT)
- − Extra employees above the plan allowance cost more each month
- − Employee self-service and expenses are paid add-ons
- − The free trial cannot make Revenue submissions
Collsoft Payroll
Tier S · Published pricesIrish Windows payroll software from Navan, Co. Meath, with published per-tax-year prices and unlimited employees
Collsoft Payroll is desktop payroll software for Irish employers and payroll bureaus, made by CollSoft Limited of Navan, Co. Meath. It is licensed per tax year by number of employers, with unlimited employees and all features in every edition. CollSoft says it has been developing software for nearly 30 years; the current release is Payroll 2026. It is payroll only and exports journals to accounting packages such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage 50 and Twinfield.
IE-specific note
Built for Irish PAYE: it fetches RPNs, files Payroll Submissions (PSRs) to Revenue, reports Enhanced Reporting Requirements (ERR) payments, downloads My Future Fund auto-enrolment notices (AEPNs) and makes auto-enrolment submissions. It also produces SEPA payment files and CWPS (Construction Workers Pension Scheme) contribution CSV files.
Pros
- + Published prices from €199 ex VAT per tax year with unlimited employees
- + Revenue PSR filing, RPNs and My Future Fund auto-enrolment built in
- + CWPS contribution file export for construction employers
- + Unlimited phone, email and ticket support included
Cons
- − Installed Windows software rather than a browser-based cloud service
- − Payroll only; accounts need a separate package
- − More than 5 employers needs a bureau edition (€299 or €499)
- − No refunds after purchase beyond statutory rights
Registers and compliance
Registers and tax rules Irish trades deal with: the RGI register, required for domestic and, since 1 September 2026, non-domestic gas works; Safe Electric registration for electrical contractors (both run for the CRU by Safe Energy Ireland); Relevant Contracts Tax on construction subcontracts; the SEAI Registered Contractor List for Better Energy Homes grant work; and CIRI, the statutory builders' register, where registration is not yet mandatory and applications open during 2027.
RGI (Registered Gas Installer)
Tier A · ListedIreland's legal register of gas installers; domestic and, from 1 September 2026, non-domestic gas works
The Registered Gas Installer (RGI) Scheme is the register the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) requires for gas installers in Ireland, under the Electricity Regulation Act 1999 as amended by the Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006. The CRU has appointed Safe Energy Ireland, owned by SGS Ireland Limited, as the Safety Supervisory Body that runs it. From 1 September 2026 it is illegal for anyone who is not an RGI to carry out domestic or non-domestic gas works (S.I. No. 106/2026).
IE-specific note
RGIs need at least a GID qualification or equivalent, valid insurance and a paid annual subscription, and carry a yearly ID card numbered Rxxxx. They must issue a Declaration of Conformance (Completion) Certificate for gas works. Installers doing non-domestic or LAV gas work must add those categories to their registration.
Pros
- + Registration is the legal requirement for gas work in Ireland, so it opens the whole market
- + Public register lets customers check an installer
- + Published fees and a clear route for non-domestic and LAV categories
Cons
- − Annual subscription plus a once-off application fee
- − Qualification and insurance requirements must be met and kept up
- − Non-domestic work since 1 September 2026 needs the extra category on your registration
Safe Electric
Tier A · ListedIreland's legal registration scheme for electrical contractors, run for the CRU by Safe Energy Ireland
Safe Electric is the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) scheme for electrical contractors in Ireland; the CRU says registration 'is the law'. Since 2023 the CRU-appointed Safety Supervisory Body has been Safe Energy Ireland, owned by SGS Ireland Limited, which runs the scheme under the Safe Electric brand for 2023-2028; RECI held the role from 2016 to 2022. The CRU handles enforcement, including prosecutions against unregistered electrical contractors.
IE-specific note
A Registered Electrical Contractor (REC) needs a named Qualified Certifier with a National Craft Certificate (Electrical) or an equivalent Level 6 award and a Verification and Certification course renewed every five years. RECs need public/products liability cover of at least €6.5 million and, if they employ staff, employers' liability of at least €13 million. They must issue a Completion Certificate for all electrical works except minor works.
Pros
- + Registration is the legal route to electrical contracting work in Ireland
- + Completion Certificates give customers proof of certified work
- + Published fees, banded by number of electricians
Cons
- − Annual subscription (plus VAT) on top of an application fee
- − Two inspections in the first year, with a fee for follow-up inspections
- − High minimum insurance: €6.5 million public liability and €13 million employers' liability
Revenue RCT (Relevant Contracts Tax)
Tier A · ListedIrish withholding tax on payments from principal contractors to subcontractors in construction, forestry and meat processing
Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT) is a withholding tax run by the Irish Revenue Commissioners on payments by principal contractors to subcontractors under relevant contracts in construction, forestry and meat processing. The principal deducts tax at 0%, 20% or 35%, set by the subcontractor's tax compliance record, and pays it over to Revenue. Subcontractors who are not registered with Revenue or have a poor compliance record face the 35% rate, which hits cashflow directly.
IE-specific note
Administered by the Revenue Commissioners and operated online through the Revenue Online Service (ROS). Principal contractors must register, notify every relevant contract and payment, and file monthly or quarterly deduction summaries. It is similar in mechanism to the UK Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), where contractors deduct money from subcontractors' payments and pass it to HMRC.
Pros
- + An up-to-date tax compliance record earns the 0% rate
- + All filing and payments are done online through ROS
- + Subcontractors can self-review their rate in ROS after fixing a compliance issue
- + RCT deducted is credited to the subcontractor and offset against PAYE, income tax, corporation tax or VAT once returns are filed
Cons
- − 20% or 35% withheld at source if the compliance record is not up to date
- − Unregistered subcontractors are deducted at 35%
- − Principals must notify every relevant contract and payment and file deduction summaries
- − Penalties of 3%-35% of the payment for principals who make unreported payments
Construction Industry Register Ireland (CIRI)
Tier A · ListedPlanned statutory register of Irish builders run by the CIF; mandatory registration is not yet in force
The Construction Industry Register Ireland (CIRI) is the statutory register of building works providers set up under the Regulation of Providers of Building Works and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022, with the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) appointed as registration body. Registration is not yet mandatory: the CIF says applications will open during 2027 in phases, starting with residential building providers. Until then the CIF runs the Voluntary Construction Register, which homeowners can search free of charge.
IE-specific note
Ireland only. The Act was signed into law on 5 July 2022 and the CIF was appointed registration body on 16 January 2023. Providers of electrical and gas works do not need to register, as they are regulated separately. ciri.ie is offline until mandatory registration begins and points to voluntaryconstructionregister.ie.
Pros
- + Backed by primary legislation, with the CIF as registration body
- + Voluntary register open now, with a free public search for homeowners
- + Members must show tax compliance, insurance, a safety statement and CPD
Cons
- − Mandatory registration not yet in force; applications open during 2027, phased by division
- − Statutory fees not yet published; the voluntary register costs €738 including VAT to join
- − Annual renewal and CPD obligations
- − Voluntary register requires VAT registration
SEAI Registered Contractor
Tier A · ListedSEAI's list of contractors approved to do Better Energy Homes grant-funded upgrades in Irish homes
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) keeps a Registered Contractor List for its Better Energy Homes grants, and homeowners must pick contractors from that published list for grant-funded work. It covers wall and attic insulation, heating controls, heat pump systems, solar water heating, and windows and doors, and contractors may only do the measures they are registered for. Solar PV grant work has a separate SEAI installer register.
IE-specific note
Republic of Ireland only. SEAI's Code of Practice (v1.19, July 2026) requires a valid Tax Clearance Certificate, public, products and employers liability insurance with a yearly Declaration of Insurance, a quality management system and measure-specific competency under SEAI's Domestic Technical Standards and Specifications. For solar PV grants, the electrical installation must be certified by a Safe Electric Registered Electrical Contractor.
Pros
- + Homeowners must use a registered contractor for Better Energy Homes grants
- + Listed on SEAI's public contractor search
- + Contractors can offer homeowners a price net of the grant
- + Route to working under One Stop Shops and Energy Partners
Cons
- − Tax clearance, insurance and a yearly insurance declaration must be kept up to date
- − All works subject to SEAI inspections and technical penalty points
- − Repeated non-compliant sign-offs can lead to deregistration
- − Contractors cannot apply for grants for homeowners unless under a One Stop Shop or Energy Partner
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