Western Building Systems

Figure put to departmental official in action against building firm over alleged defects

‘Breakneck speed’ created risk of shoddy work which Minister’s engineers had duty to monitor, judge hears

Pre-tax profits down 73% at Western Building Systems

Temporary remediation and precautionary measures to be put in place

Court papers show Department of Education believes cost of repairs likely to be nearly as high as original cost of Balbriggan building

Court application made to admit proceedings against WBS to the fast track Commercial Court list

Most schools set to reopen after engineering teams worked through the weekend to complete remedial works

Details of any further structural issues at schools to be release in coming days

Minister wants to know ‘what happened, what went wrong [and] who’s responsible?’

Fire safety audits had previously been ordered at the schools

Ardgillan Community College forced to find alternative accommodation for 200 pupils

Department promised works at Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath would be finished by November

Western Building Systems says buildings met ‘all relevant fire safety and building regulations’

Minister for Housing Simon Coveney approves €12m to build 67 of 131 expected houses