Required certification · Ireland
Construction Industry Register Ireland (CIRI)
Ireland’s statutory register of competent builders and providers of building works
⚠ Reputation warning
Long-delayed: legislated in 2022 but mandatory registration was still not commenced as of June 2026 (phased rollout during 2026). Treat as a coming requirement, not yet a current legal one — verify live status.
Market position
A national register of builders/contractors established under the Regulation of Providers of Building Works Act 2022 and administered by the CIF. Once the relevant sections commence — a phased rollout during 2026, starting with residential providers — it becomes illegal to carry out building works in a regulated category unless registered. Electrical and gas works are excluded (covered by Safe Electric and RGI).
Ireland-specific note
Ireland-only, under the Regulation of Providers of Building Works Act 2022 (Act 15/2022). Electrical and gas providers are exempt (regulated under Safe Electric / RGI). Register via the CIF.
Pros
- + Statutory register backed by primary legislation (future "licence to operate")
- + Administered by the established CIF
- + Signals competence, insurance and tax compliance
- + Public register lets homeowners verify a builder
Cons
- − Mandatory status not yet in force (June 2026) — timing uncertain
- − Annual renewal + CPD/induction obligations
- − €738 registration + undisclosed annual fee
- − Electrical and gas works excluded
Typical Ireland pricing
€600 + VAT (€738) to register, plus an annual renewal fee and a €50 online induction
Why this matters for Ireland trades
Gas work requires Registered Gas Installer (RGI) status and electrical work requires Safe Electric registration, while payroll/accounting must handle Revenue PAYE Modernisation (real-time reporting), RCT, and VAT.
Irish trades vendor selection is shaped by statutory registration (RGI for gas, Safe Electric for electrical), Revenue PAYE Modernisation real-time reporting, RCT for construction subcontractors, and VAT.
Frequently asked
Is Construction Industry Register Ireland (CIRI) a good fit for Ireland trades?
A national register of builders/contractors established under the Regulation of Providers of Building Works Act 2022 and administered by the CIF. Once the relevant sections commence — a phased rollout during 2026, starting with residential providers — it becomes illegal to carry out building works in a regulated category unless registered. Electrical and gas works are excluded (covered by Safe Electric and RGI). Ireland-only, under the Regulation of Providers of Building Works Act 2022 (Act 15/2022). Electrical and gas providers are exempt (regulated under Safe Electric / RGI). Register via the CIF.
What does Construction Industry Register Ireland (CIRI) cost in Ireland?
€600 + VAT (€738) to register, plus an annual renewal fee and a €50 online induction. Pricing and availability can change by region — confirm current Ireland pricing on the vendor's site before committing.