Mick Clifford: Back to the future for construction as schools case reaches High Court 

The Department of Education is suing Western Building System in the High Court in 34 separate actions over 40 schools that are alleged to be faulty and dangerously constructed, writes Mick Clifford.

Tyrellstown Educate Together, built by Tyrone-based company Western Building Systems (WBS). Picture: Eamonn Farrell / Rollingnews.ie

Next Monday, the High Court is due to begin hearing a case that will bring construction in this country back to the future.

The Department of Education is suing Western Building Systems (WBS) over alleged faulty and dangerous construction of schools. This will be the first of what is expected to be 34 separate actions regarding 40 schools built around the State between 2003 and 2018.