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AECI Members Information Evening Thursday 6th November @ 7pm

Check your emails for the link to join this very informative webinar on the following topics : James Donegan – Client Relationship Manager CWPS – Auto EnrolmentJohn Clare – Chairman – NSAI TC2 – IS10101 Wiring Rules Should you have any queries on Auto Enrolment, please email us in advance of this date so we […]

Are you an Electrical Contractor ?

Are you an Electrical Contractor ? For details on membership of an association that works for you contact us. For Details on Membership

AECI Electrical Trade Show is Back !

AECI Electrical Trade Show is Back ! Our Trade Event is taking place on Wednesday 22nd May in Dublin’s Lucan Spa Hotel. Don’t miss our industries leading event where you’ll discover the latest and greatest innovations in the world of electrical products along with Technical Talks from periodic inspections to getting paid. Free entry Free […]

Electrical Trade Show 2024

The last couple of years have been great for the AECI Trade Show. The attendance has been excellent. The 2024 event takes place on Wednesday May 22nd in the Lucan Spa Hotel, Co Dublin. Bookings are going well and may fill up completely soon, so if interested in exhibiting at this event, contact us ASAP – […]

Pending Changes to Certification for Electrical Vehicle Charger Installations

We are awaiting confirmation from CRU, Safe Electric & SEAI regarding the changes (or not) to certification (Cert 3 to Cert 1) for Electrical Vehicle Charger Installations. AECI have requested a meeting / webinar for Safe Electric & SEAI to explain their position on this matter and any other issues coming down the line relating […]

Certification Changes for EV Charger Installations

CRU, Safe Electric & SEAI are planning to change the certification (Cert 3 to Cert 1) for Electrical Vehicle Charger Installations. AECI are in constant contact with Safe Electric in relation to this matter and have requested a meeting / webinar for Safe Electric & SEAI to explain their position on this matter. Many electrical […]

Ireland’s Electrical Trade Show 2023 – Lucan Spa Hotel, Dublin Wednesday 24th May

It’s the perfect event for anyone involved in the Electrical Industry sector in Ireland –contractors, electricians, apprentices, wholesalers, suppliers, consultants, purchasing managers, builders and developers, landlords, fit-out contractors, County Council & Govt bodies, facility companies, end users.Visitors can enjoy world class brands on display, various seminars/technical talks throughout the day, free entry & free parking, […]

Electrical Trade Show 24th May 2023 Lucan Spa Hotel – Technical Talks

The following talks will run in the morning from 08.30 to 09.30 and again in the afternoon at 13.30 until 14.30. There will be limited places. Please let us know if you would like to attend and which time slot would suit you best – info@aeci.ie. SAFE ELECTRIC Presentation on Certification Procedures (Common Procedure 1 […]

New SSB – SEI (Safe Energy Ireland)

As you are aware there is a new company appointed as the new SSB. This body will trade as SEI (SAFE ENERGY IRELAND) and we had some recent meetings with their parent company SGS Ireland in Naas. AECI will be working very closely with this new body for our Members to obtain a smooth transition […]

Sectoral Employment Order for electrical workers quashed by High Court

The High Court has made a decision to quash the Electrical SEO. An appeal was made against the SEO on various grounds & in particular the issue of the eligible age for entry to the pension scheme. CONNECT Trade Union sought to bring the pension start age to 15 years (from existing 20 years of […]

AECI Membership

New Membership Rates for 1st year of Membership: Sole Trader €150.00 2-5 Employees €250.00 6-14 Employees €400.00 15+ Employees €600.00 AECI Membership Rates 2019: (No increase since) Sole Trader: NEW RATE 2019 €275.00 2-5 Employees: NEW RATE 2019 €440.00 6 – 14 Employees: NEW RATE 2019 €660.00 15+ Employees: NEW RATE 2019 €895.00

Electrical Trade Show 2022 – Lucan Spa Hotel Dublin

Electrical Trade Show is back ! We have negotiated ‘Special Rates’ at the SPA Hotel Lucan for our exhibitors and guests.Single B&B: €79.00 per room per nightDouble or Twin B&B: €109.00 per room per nightTriple B&B: €129.00 per room per nightIf interested in staying please contact the SPA Hotel @ 01-6280494 or reservations@lucanspahotel.ie and tell […]

New President of the Association of Electrical Contractors of Ireland

Gerry Geoghegan has been elected President of the Association of Electrical Contractors of Ireland at the recent  AECI AGM Gerry Geoghegan, Contracts Director at H. Shiels takes over the role of President of the AECI at their recent AGM. The AECI is the largest representative Trade Association in the Irish Electrical Industry. It offers a comprehensive […]

APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN

Do you enjoy problem-solving ? Like working with your hands ? Have a keen attention to detail ? Locations; Why not consider a varied, rewarding and pensionable career as an electrician ? On completion of a four-year apprenticeship, you will become a fully qualified electrician, with a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Electrical […]

I.S.10101 New Wiring Rules Book & Soft Copy

AECI are the distributors for the New Wiring Rules Book I.S.10101 which also includes the soft copy on purchase. To place an order or for further details contact our office @ 01-6102715 or info@aeci.ie.

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AECI delegates recent successful meeting with Minister Simon Harris

AECI delegates recently had a very successful meeting with Minister Simon Harris in relation to SOLAS and the major backlog of courses for apprentices which has caused major problems for employers. This meeting was organised by our President Colm Walsh. Fine Gael Councillor Ray McAdam was also present at the meeting. Minister Harris has promised […]

Updated notice from SOLAS & HEA 5th March 2021

Dear craft apprentice This is a follow up to our email to you last Friday. Apprentices are a priority group in education over the coming weeks. This week, over 250 craft apprentices returned to ETB Training Centres around the country to complete their off-the-job training. Further groups of craft apprentices are due to return this […]

SOLAS and HEA, on off-the-job training for craft apprentices 26 February 2021

Over the coming weeks, and in line with the Level 5 guidance for further and higher education it is planned to have a phased return of craft apprentices to Training Centres, Institutes of Technology and Technological Universities to complete essential practical elements of Phase 2, 4 and 6 training and assessment. A phased return will […]

AECI AGM Saturday 6th March 2021 @ 11am via ZOOM

REMINDER – The AECI – Annual General Meeting (AGM), will take place virtually tomorrow Saturday 6th March 2021 at 11am. The Executive Council would like to see as many Members attending as possible. Login details have been sent by email to all Members.

Supreme Court hears appeal in crucial case for sectoral bargaining

Supreme Court hears appeal in crucial case for sectoral bargaining COLMAN HIGGINS At a vital Supreme Court hearing for the future of sectoral wage bargaining, it was argued by the State that applying minimum pay and conditions across a sector is consistent with European social policy. The State is appealing a High Court ruling that […]

AECI Annual General Meeting 2021

The AECI – Annual General Meeting (AGM), will take place virtually this year on Saturday 6th March 2021 at 11am. The Executive Council would like to see as many Members attending as possible. We will be sending out the appropriate details in advance.

New Wiring Rules IS10101 – Courses Available

New Wiring Rules IS10101 Courses Two Courses running at present that may be of interest to you – One course is approx 3.5 hours in duration and is in-house face to face. Another course is online and is more in depth. lease contact us for details should either be of interest to you.

STAY GRANTED BY HIGH COURT – CONSTRUCTION AND MECHANICAL SEOs REMAIN IN PLACE INCREASE IN HOURLY RATES & PENSIONS/SICK PAY CONTRIBUTIONS OF 2.7% ON 1 OCTOBER 2020

On 23rd June last the High Court declared that all SEOs (i.e. construction, mechanical and electrical) were invalid. This Judgment followed a case taken against the Minister, the Attorney General and the Labour Court. The defendants in this case advised the High Court of their intention to appeal the decision and on 31st July last […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

As you are already aware, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has meant that it’s now vital to limit social contact and avoid gatherings. For that reason, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone our annual Electrical Trade Show 2020. While we know this is disappointing, we hope you can understand the steps we are taking to […]

ELECTRICAL TRADE SHOW 2020

We are delighted to inform you that The Electrical Trade Show 2020 will take place on Wednesday 2nd September 2020 in full compliance with COVID-19 government guidelines. As Citywest Hotel is now a self-isolation facility for COVID-19 patients we are hosting our annual trade show this year at the smaller venue of the Lucan Spa […]

No ‘National or Collective Agreement’ Exists

1st July 2020 No National or Collective Agreement Exists. AECI would again like to confirm that the only Agreement between AECI & CONNECT Trade Union is the Terms & Conditions of the Electrical SEO 2019. While the High Court has declared this SEO as invalid, AECI continue to use this as our T& C’s, not […]

Free Webinar Fri 3rd April 2020 @ 13.00

Dear Members, I hope this email finds you safe and well. Please see email below from Matt Burton, Philips re Free Connected Lighting Webinar hosted by Voltimum. I hope you are all well during these unprecedented times. A short note that we are hosting a free webinar for all electrical Installers/Contractors, next Friday 3rd April […]

Coronavirus

We have had a number of emails / phone calls regarding the Coronavirus and its effect on business and employment. The only advise that we can follow at the present time is what the government have published, please see the link below in regard to same along with a link to the HSE website regarding […]

IS:10101 Update

Please see below links to the New National Rules for Electrical Installations I.S. 10101 See below https://safeelectric.ie/contractors/new-wiring-rules-is-10101/ AECI in conjunction with NSAI & Safe Electric will be resuming the seminars on I.S. 10101 and we can confirm these dates shortly. NSAI have released today the press release for the New National Rules for Electrical Installations. […]

Membership Draw Winner

We are delighted to announce that the winner of our first Membership Draw was the Tritech Group, congratulation from all the Staff and Council Members at AECI. We would like to thank all our members for their support and for supporting the Electrical Contracting Industry.

AECI Representation

Council Members and non- Council Members Representation on behalf of AECI 2020 Brian Flanagan Committees) NSAI ETC (Electro Technical Council) Overseeing all TC’s (Technical Colm Walsh NSAI IS3217 Emergency Lighting Standards / EIFI / Solas / NJIC Brian Hickey NSAI TC2 National Wiring Rules ( IS 10101) Dermot Mc Clannon Jnr. NSAI TC4 Switchgear Keith […]

ELECTRICAL TRADE SHOW 2020

The Electrical Trade Show 2020 will take place on Wednesday 2nd September 2020 in the Lucan Spa Hotel, Dublin from 10am to 6pm. More details to follow shortly…

Electric Vehicle Recharging Infrastructure and Building Automation and Control Systems have been published for Public Consultation by DHPLG

For your information, Part L, Technical Guidance Documents L and Energy Performance of Buildings Directive Regulations relating to Electric Vehicle Recharging Infrastructure and Building Automation and Control Systems have been published for Public Consultation on the DHPLG website. The link to the public consultation documents is provided below:https://www.housing.gov.ie/housing/building-standards/energy-performance-buildings/public-consultation-review-building The closing date for submissions is the […]

Seminar Galway Connacht Hotel Wednesday 13th November

We held a seminar entitled “New National Rules for Electrical Installations IS:10101” presented by Mr. Tim O Connor from RECI / Safe Electric on Wednesday 13th November in the Connacht Hotel Galway. The day was a great success with a great attendance. Many thanks to the Presenter and to all who attended this event. We […]

New Wiring Rules Seminar Galway the Connacht Hotel Wednesday 13th November 2019

AECI would like to invite you to join us for a Seminar Entitled: “New National Rules for Electrical Installations IS:10101” WHICH WILL TAKE PLACE ON: WEDNESDAY 13th NOVEMBER 2019 LOCATION: GALWAY – THE CONNACHT HOTEL TIME: FROM 4PM TO 6PM APPROX. (Tea & Coffee will be served) FEE: FREE ENTRANCE This Seminar will be presented […]

Seminar IS10101 New Wiring Rules & Fire Alarm IS3218 update

We held a seminar entitled “IS10101 New Wiring Rules” presented by Mr. Charles Dunn NSAI Chariman of TC2 with a Fire Alarm IS3218 update presented by Mr. Joe Walsh on Thursday 17th October in the Glenroyal Hotel in Maynooth. The day was a great success with a great attendance. Many thanks to the Presenters and […]

Electrical Estimating Course Celbridge Manor Hotel Saturday 2nd November

We are running an Electrical Estimating Course on Saturday 2nd November in the Celbridge Manor Hotel from 9am to 5pm approx. (please see additional information below). If you have not already secured your place and wish to do so please contact me at the number below or by email asap as places are starting to […]

Is10101 New Wiring Rules Seminar

AECI are hosting an “IS10101 NEW WIRING RULES” Seminar on THURSDAY 17th OCTOBER in THE GLENROYAL HOTEL MAYNOOTH CO. KILDARE from 1.30pm to 4pm. Entrance is FREE OF CHARGE Please feel free to spread the word. Looking forward to seeing you there! The AECI Team

Electrical Trade Show 2019

Well another successful Electrical Trade Show is now over! We would like to thank you all most sincerely for attending our Electrical Trade Show 2019, we are delighted with the footfall and the general buzz in the conference suite was great! A big thank you to all who exhibited on the day (please see list […]

Electrical SEO Information

On 1st September 2019 a new Sectorial Employment Order (S.I. No 251 – 2019) for the Electrical Contracting Sector came into force. This SEO is a statutory legally binding agreement which sets out pay rates and terms and conditions of employment for all categories of Electricians and Apprentices employed by Electrical Contractors in Ireland including […]

Electrical Estimating Course Maldron Hotel Portlaoise 5th October 2019

UPCOMING ELECTRICAL ESTIMATING COURSE 2019 We are delighted to announce that we will be running an one day Estimating Course on Saturday 5th October in the Maldron Hotel Portlaoise (1 hour from Dublin City https://www.maldronhotelportlaoise.com/location/) from 9am to 4.30 / 5pm approx. This course will cost €170 per person for AECI Members or €185 for […]

SI No 251 of 2019 Sectoral Employment Order (Electrical Contracting Sector) 2019

SI No 251 of 2019 Sectoral Employment Order (Electrical Contracting Sector) 2019: Statutory minimum pay, pension and sick pay entitlements for qualified electricians and registered apprentice electricians employed in the electrical contracting sector to come into operation on 1 September 2019. Please see link below for full terms and conditions. https://dbei.gov.ie/en/Legislation/SI-No-251-of-2019.html

EXHIBITORS ELECTRICAL TRADE SHOW 2019

The annual Electrical Trade Show is taking place on Wednesday 11th September 2019 in Citywest Hotel (Kingswood Suite), Saggart, Co. Dublin from 10am to 6.30pm. Entrance is FREE OF CHARGE so please feel free to spread the word to your colleagues and suppliers..! There will be Tea, Coffee and Biscuits sponsored by WEEE Ireland. We […]

Estimating Course June 2019

UPCOMING ELECTRICAL ESTIMATING COURSE 2019 We are delighted to announce that we will be running an one day Estimating Course on Saturday 8th June in the Courtyard Hotel Leixlip, Co. Kildare (20 minutes from Dublin City  Directions Here ) from 9am to 4.30 / 5pm approx. This course will cost €170 per person for AECI […]

Labour Court Decision

The Labour Court has made it’s decision (see link below) however AECI have been on to them seeking a more detailed explanation of the full terms and conditions. Briefly it looks like a 2.7% increase from September 2019 across the board (electricians & apprentices)with Pension & Sick Pay included. The Minister Pat Breen now brings […]

LABOUR COURT HEARING RE SEO 14th MARCH 2019

The Labour Court has responded to our submission in respect of a Sectoral Employment Order (SEO) for the Electrical Contracting Industry (please see full letter below). The Labour Court will hear all parties “… appearing to the Court to be interested and desiring to be heard” at a sitting as indicated below: DATE OF SITTING […]

BOGUS EMAIL

Dear Members, We would like to make you aware that there is a bogus email in circulation from ‘Association of Electrical Contractors’. This email is asking for you to log in and give your email password. Please do not open or give your log in details. This is not from AECI. We are looking into […]

New venue and places available for Seminars IS 10101

Dear Members, Following a very successful IET Dublin event last week which saw a turnout of approx. 180 people, there are more lectures planned for the next fortnight as follows; 19th Feb, Hosted by Technical University Dublin, DIT Kevin Street, 6.30pm – 8.30pm Register at the following link; https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nsai.ie%2Fabout%2Fnews%2Fcalls-for-electricians-to-have-their-say-on-new-national-wiring-rules%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmark_keogh%40se.com%7Ce6d2173ae48645a75da008d691c68c14%7C6e51e1adc54b4b39b5980ffe9ae68fef%7C0%7C0%7C636856679285801004&sdata=uGu7PncjUFOGliIuX3DKvUWda11xnM%2BFG2kHpibs1uM%3D&reserved=0 21st Feb, Hosted by the Construction […]

Proposed SEO for Electrical Contracting Industry

Following receipt of a request pursuant to Section 14 of the Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act 2015, and having had regard to the provisions of Section 15 (2) and (3) of the said Act of 2015, the Labour Court hereby gives notice of its intention to conduct an examination of the terms and conditions relating to […]

SAFE PASS COURSES

We are now hosting Safe Pass Courses every Wednesday and Saturday in Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. The cost of this course is €185 for AECI Members or €195 for Non AECI Members, price increase due to COVID-19 restrictions. If you are interested in attending please contact our office at info@aeci.ie or 016102715 between 9am and 1pm […]

Happy Christmas and New Year

AECI President Colm Walsh, Council Members & All The AECI Staff would like to wish you, your family and your staff a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. We would like to thank you most sincerely for supporting the Electrical Contracting Industry in 2018 and looking forward for your support in the future.

NEW ONLINE AND PRACTICAL COURSES

We now have the following online and day courses available with discounted rates for our AECI Members. If you are interested in taking any of these courses please contact our office at 016102715 or email info@aeci.ie. MEWP – Certificate € 180.00 FOR MEMBERS / €190 NON MEMBERS MEWP IPAF € 290.00 FOR MEMBERS / €300 […]