Minister must disclose documents in case alleging school building defects

The case centres around a second-level school in Dublin, part of which had to be closed two years ago

Ardgillan Community School in Balbriggan was built in two phases in 2009 and 2015. File photo: PA

The Minister for Education and Skills must disclose certain documents for a High Court case relating to the construction of a second-level school in Balbriggan, Co Dublin, part of which had to be closed two years ago due to alleged structural defects.

Mr Justice Brian O'Moore gave the ruling in a claim for damages by the Minister against the school builders, Tyrone-based Western Building Systems Ltd.