Wexford Construction Companies Urged to Prioritize Safety in 2025 CIF Campaign

The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has launched its 2025 Construction Safety Campaign, calling on Wexford-based companies to go "Back to Basics" and strengthen safety protocols on site. Running from October 13th to 24th, the campaign focuses on preventing falls from height, which have been the leading cause of fatalities in the sector. In the past decade, over 70 construction workers in Ireland have lost their lives due to falls, with six fatalities recorded this year alone. CIF’s Director of Safety, Education & Training, Sean Downey, emphasized the need for companies in Wexford to review their safety measures and ensure that all workers are adequately protected, particularly when working at heights of two metres or more, where legal safety standards apply. The campaign highlights five key pillars: leadership in safety, working with high-risk utilities, developing the next generation of workers, managing critical risks and specifically tackling falls from height. Wexford construction firms are encouraged to host toolbox talks, workshops and site-wide safety events to address these vital issues.  For more information on how to get involved, visit the CIF safety campaign website at CIF Safety Campaign (https://cif.ie/safetycampaign/) *** NO REPRODUCTION FEE *** 13/11/2025 : The Construction Industry Federation's 'Construction Safety Campaign' 2025 launched this morning, Monday 13th October, at the Southwest Gate residential development, Dublin 12, in association with Walls Construction and O’Flynn Group. Over the past ten years, seventy construction workers in Ireland have lost their lives due to falls from height. This year’s theme, ‘Back to Basics’, encourages construction companies and workers across Ireland to revisit the core principles that keep workers safe. Pictured at the launch are: Aidan Liggan, Construction Development Director, O’Flynn Group, Frank Kelly, Executive Chairman, Walls Construction, Eileen O Leary, Health and Safety Authority (HSA), Andrew Brownlee, CEO, Construction Industry Federation and Fiona Bolger, CEO Spinal Injuries Ireland. Picture Conor McCabe Photography. MEDIA CONTACT : Meabh Smith email msmith@cif.ie *** NO REPRODUCTION FEE *** 13/11/2025 : The Construction Industry Federation's 'Construction Safety Campaign' 2025 launched this morning, Monday 13th October, at the Southwest Gate residential development, Dublin 12, in association with Walls Construction and O’Flynn Group. Over the past ten years, seventy construction workers in Ireland have lost their lives due to falls from height. This year’s theme, ‘Back to Basics’, encourages construction companies and workers across Ireland to revisit the core principles that keep workers safe. Pictured at the launch are: Aidan Liggan, Construction Development Director, O’Flynn Group, Frank Kelly, Executive Chairman, Walls Construction, Eileen O Leary, Health and Safety Authority (HSA), Andrew Brownlee, CEO, Construction Industry Federation and Fiona Bolger, CEO Spinal Injuries Ireland. Picture Conor McCabe Photography. MEDIA CONTACT : Meabh Smith email msmith@cif.ie