CRH PUBLIC LTD CO

The CD&A describes:

•the Company’s executive compensation philosophy and programs;

•how our compensation programs support our long-term strategy and the long-term interests of our shareholders;

•the Compensation Committee’s decision-making processes; and

•information about the material elements of compensation that are paid, awarded to, or earned by our “Named Executive Officers” (“NEOs”).

Our NEOs consist of our Principal Executive Officer, our Principal Financial Officer, and the three other most highly compensated executive officers. Our NEOs for 2024 were:

Albert Manifold

Former Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director

Jim Mintern

Current Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director; Former Chief Financial Officer

Randy Lake

Chief Operating Officer

Peter Buckley

President, International Division

Nathan Creech

President, Americas Division

Mr. Lake, Mr. Buckley and Mr. Creech became NEOs during 2024 when the Company determined that it no longer qualified as an FPI and, effective January 1, 2025, is considered a U.S. domestic issuer under the Exchange Act.

Mr. Mintern was appointed Chief Executive Officer effective from January 1, 2025 in place of Mr. Manifold who retired as Chief Executive Officer and from the Board effective December 31, 2024.

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