On Air Now

11 to 3 with John Dunne

11:00am - 3:00pm

  • 045 901 490
  • 0833-979797

Now Playing

Simply Red

Stars

Construction Firms Withdraw From Deals To Build Over A Dozen New Schools.

Its over rising construction costs.

Construction firms have pulled out of deals to build over a dozen new schools due to the rising cost of steel, timber and other materials.

That's according to the Sunday Times, which reports builders have also pulled out of contracts for school extensions.

Sinn Féin education spokesman Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire says it's a blow to communities who've been waiting decades for improvements

:

More from National News

Stay tuned to Kfm!

Get the Kfm Apps for you phone, tablet or smart speaker...

Kfm Kildare Weather

  • Mon

    Light rain

    6°C

  • Tue

    Light rain

    6°C

  • Wed

    Light rain

    6°C

  • Thu

    Light rain

    6°C

  • Fri

    Sleet

    7°C