Press release
Taoiseach receives update from National Emergency Co-Ordination Group on cold weather and snow
From Department of the Taoiseach
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From Department of the Taoiseach
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Taoiseach Simon Harris this morning spoke to the National Emergency Co-Ordination Group coordinating efforts for the cold snap and challenges arising from snow and sleet in Ireland.
The Taoiseach expressed his thanks and that of the people of the country to all those who have been working to keep people safe and well, including many local authority staff who were out gritting roads late at night and early in the morning.
The Co-ordination group will meet again this morning.
Speaking today, the Taoiseach said:
“The situation varies across the country with some parts of Ireland having received a significant amount of snow and sleet. Weather warnings remain in place for many regions for the day ahead. I am conscious around 28,000 properties are without electricity and I thank the ESB crews for the work underway to restore supply.
“It is really important people continue to be very vigilant when it comes to road and travel conditions and also that we all look out for people in our community who may be vulnerable or isolated during this period.
“The very cold weather will continue for much of this week and our teams at national and local level will continue to work hard. The impact of snow and sleet and rain freezing in coming hours—and remaining frozen—will need to be closely monitored.”