Western Building Systems said it is committed to working with the Department of Education to resolve structural issues at a number of schools it built.

The union representing primary-school teachers has criticised the Department of Education's decision to begin publishing school inspection reports.

The publication of the first set of school inspection reports is an important step in providing real information on the quality of the learning environment, it was claimed today.

Education Minister Mary Hanafin is reportedly planning to press ahead with the publication of controversial school inspection reports.