Response to Press Release

CRH PLC
09 February 2006

                                                               9th February 2006







                      CRH RESPONSE TO PRESS RELEASE ISSUED

               ON 9th FEBRUARY, 2006 BY CORPORACION UNILAND S.A.


CRH categorically rejects the allegations contained in the press release issued
today by the Board of Directors of Corporacion Uniland S.A. (Uniland) that the
purchase by CRH of a 26.3% shareholding in Uniland was unlawful and fraudulent.



The press release is inaccurate in a number of factual respects. CRH and its
Spanish legal advisors are satisfied that it has full and legal title to its
26.3% shareholding.



CRH regrets that the Board of Directors of Uniland has initiated legal action
and will take all necessary steps to protect its position.








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