Impact of Carillion collapse 'will take a couple of weeks to sort out'

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has conceded it will take “a couple of weeks” to resolve the fallout from the collapse of the Carillion construction company, and is causing a knock-on impact on six schools in Ireland.

The schools in Carlow, Meath, Wexford, and Wicklow were due to receive new buildings developed under a public private partnership (PPP) deal between the State, Carillion, and the Dutch Infrastructure Fund.

Carillion was due to undertake the maintenance of the schools. The company’s collapse has cast doubt as to when the schools can move into their new premises — despite some being ready for occupation.