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The collapse of Carillion has also caused alarm in the Republic of Ireland.

Ireland correspondent Henry McDonald reports:

The Irish government has been urged to act swiftly and decisively regarding five schools in Ireland that have been left in limbo over the collapse of Carillion.

Main opposition party Fianna Fail has warned today that the schools are completely unsure as to what will happen their building projects which under the remit of Carillion.

Fianna Fail Education spokesperson Thomas Byrne said one of the schools is in his own Meath East constituency.

“Eureka Secondary School in Kells is due to open in a matter of weeks but as a result of the difficulties at Carillion, there is doubt as to when it might happen, and who will provide the facilities management and catering services in the school.”

Byrne called on the state to take over the running of the non-academic services at all five schools and then possibly tender again for the contracts after Carillion’s collapse.