A Kildare school caught up in the controversy this year. Image: Eamonn Farrell A Kildare school caught up in the controversy this year. Image: Eamonn Farrell A TOTAL OF €40 million has been paid so far this year on remediation works on 40 schools constructed by Western Building Systems .
The Tyrone-based company, who were contracted to build a number of schools across the state by the government, were at the centre of a safety probe after it was revealed that inspections identified that a significant programme of remediation work was needed on a number of schools. Structural remediation work has taken place on 14 schools bringing them up to the highest possible standard, said the minister.
McHugh said his “absolute priority at all times has been the safety of students, staff and everyone using these school buildings”.“The cost to date is less than was initially estimated and this is largely due to the well-managed way in which the remediation programme has been handled.
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