150,000 builders set for return to work in weeks

Almost 150,000 building workers laid off in March could back at work as early as next month as the Government looks to kickstart the economy.

The Construction Industry Federation CIF are hopeful that ways can be found to re-open certain building sites under special working conditions during the Covid-19 pandemic. Building industry, social distancing, workers, sites. works. Housing crisis, government, VAT property, scaffolding, stalled, work halted. Pic; Larry Cummins

- With additional reporting from Daniel McConnell and Conall Ó Fátharta

Almost 150,000 building workers laid off in March could be back at work as early as next month as the Government looks to kickstart the economy.