March 5 construction deadline could be missed by a month

April has been identified as a far more likely timeframe for a return to meaningful levels of construction, Cabinet sources have said

The Level 5 shutdown is resulting in 700 to 800 fewer houses being built every week. Stock Picture: PA

The Government's deadline of a March 5 return for construction looks set to be missed by up to a month.

Cabinet sources say it is "far more likely to be April" before a meaningful return happens.