Up To 150,000 Construction Workers Could Be Temporarily Laid Off

The Health Minister say aren't on the list of essential workers.

It's feared 150,000 people could be out of a job today if the majority of building sites close.

The Health Minister has confirmed construction workers won't be on the list of essential workers being drawn up by government.

The only exceptions will be for buildings essential to Ireland's response to the pandemic.

Offaly's Tom Parlon, from the Construction Industry Federation, says they'll continue to follow the advice of public health officials:

 

 

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