Press release
Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Micheál Martin pays tribute to Civil Defence teams
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"I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Civil Defence teams and volunteers who have worked tirelessly over the past 48 hours responding to severe weather across the country.
"More than half of our 28 Civil Defence Units have been active across 11 counties, with some units assisting neighbouring counties, and more units on standby.
"This essential ongoing work has included assisting HSE staff in transporting palliative care and dialysis patients; helping Gardaí with vehicles stranded on roads; assistance to homes with no power or water; the transport of healthcare staff, and the provision of fuel for generators for vulnerable home care patients.
"Through their dedication, civil defence personnel have offered significant assistance to people in need during challenging weather conditions.
"We are fortunate to have the services of such professional, experienced and willing personnel at such a demanding time for so many, especially the most vulnerable people in our communities."