Fuel costs may force work at construction sites to cease

A provisional date of March 16 has been set for building works to cease unless Government action is taken.

Building projects around the country could grind to a halt next week after a construction organisation said its members intend to down tools over the crisis in fuel costs.

The Irish Plant Contractors Association (IPCA) said one of its members has seen its fuel costs climb from €300,000 per month to €500,000 per month in just one week.