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Western Building Systems

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<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Tyrellstown Educate Together, built by Tyrone-based company Western Building Systems (WBS). Picture: Eamonn Farrell / Rollingnews.ie</p>

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Mick Clifford: Back to the future for construction as schools case reaches High Court 
The Department of Education is suing Western Building System in the High Court in 34 separate actions over 40 schools that are alleged to be faulty and dangerously constructed, writes Mick Clifford.
<p>Tyrellstown Educate Together, one of 30 schools to undergo structural examinations after concerns were raised regarding schools built by Tyrone-based company Western Building Systems (WBS). Picture Eamonn Farrell</p>

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Price of fixing defective schools has exceeded original building cost of €160m
€1.5m paid to firm at centre of school safety legal row

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€1.5m paid to firm at centre of school safety legal row
Fianna Fáil: Taxpayers must not foot bill for Western Building Systems schools

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Fianna Fáil: Taxpayers must not foot bill for Western Building Systems schools
Fire and structural flaws uncovered at three more schools

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Fire and structural flaws uncovered at three more schools
Fears over conflict of interest in schools inspections

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Fears over conflict of interest in schools inspections
Construction firm says it was 'fully compliant' with Department terms on rapid built schools
Construction firm says it was 'fully compliant' with Department terms on rapid built schools

The construction company that built dozens of schools which are being examined over concerns for structural safety has said the Department of Education signed off on the projects.

Thu, 25 Oct, 2018

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