Further re Directorate

CRH PLC
9 January 2002

CRH Plc

9th January 2002



Companies Announcement Office,

Irish Stock Exchange,

28 Anglesea Street,

Dublin 2.




Dear Sirs,

I refer to the appointment of Thomas W. Hill and John L. Wittstock as
Directors of CRH plc with effect from 1st January 2002. In relation to
paragraph 16.4 of the Listing Rules I confirm that:-

(a) in the last five years neither Mr. Hill nor Mr. Wittstock has been a
director of any publicly quoted company.


(b)     there are no details requiring disclosure for Mr. Hill or Mr.
Wittstock under paragraph 6F.2.(b) to (g).




Yours faithfully,




Angela Malone
Company Secretary