'Unsafe, unregulated': People Before Profit blasts reopening of construction sites

Brid Smith said that “light touch” regulation was a real concern despite new protocols agreed between employers and the government last week for people returning to work.

Tens of thousands of construction workers are set to return to work next week to sites that are "unsafe", "unregulated" and unprepared to prevent the spread of Covid-19, according to opposition TDs.

People Before Profit TD have lashed out at the proposed rules for construction sites and also questioned the resources and ability of health and safety authorities overseeing protections.