High Court bid to get entire construction sector re-opened likely to get early hearing

Paddy McKillen Junior's firm, Blue Whisp, claims the restrictions are irrational, disproportionate and unlawfully discriminatory

The case argues there is marginal evidence of Covid-19 infection associated with the 40% of the construction industry that is operating. File photo: Pexels

A challenge by a company of Paddy McKillen Junior over the extension of regulations preventing some 60% of the construction industry from operating has been adjourned to next month and is expected to get an early hearing date.

When the case returned before Mr Justice Charles Meenan at the High Court today, he agreed, on consent of the sides, to adjourn it to April 13, indicating he anticipated setting a early hearing date.