On 22 February 2007, the Board of CRH plc announced the planned retirement of its Chairman Mr. Pat Molloy following the May 2007 Annual General Meeting of the Company, and the appointment of Mr. Kieran McGowan as Chairman Designate to succeed Mr. Molloy. Following yesterday’s Annual General Meeting, Mr. Molloy has retired and Mr. McGowan has taken over as Chairman.

Mr. Molloy became Chairman in May 2000 having been a Board member since 1997.