2006 Interim Scrip Div. Alt.

CRH PLC 24 October 2006 CRH plc ('the Company') 24th October 2006 2006 INTERIM DIVIDEND - SCRIP ALTERNATIVE CRH plc announces that, under the Company's Scrip Dividend Scheme, 31.55% of its Ordinary Shareholders elected to receive shares in lieu of cash in respect of all or part of their Interim Dividend for 2006 to be paid on 3rd November 2006. As a result, a total of 381,691 Ordinary Shares of €0.32 each have been allotted. An application will be made for admission of the New Shares to the Official Lists of the Irish Stock Exchange and the U.K. Listing Authority and to trading on the London Stock Exchange's market for listed securities. Dealing in the New Shares is expected to commence on Friday, 3rd November 2006. Enquiries: Contact Angela Malone Company Secretary Tel: 00 3531 6344 340 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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