Storm Advisory

Due to the red weather warning in effect from 24 January, we want to let you know that our justice buildings will be closed to the public. We expect them to reopen as normal on Monday. Stay safe and thank you for your understanding.

The following are key public safety messages received from National Emergency Co-ordination Group:

• orange warnings; the public are advised to limit travel to essential and shelter in place as much as possible in areas where an orange level warning is in place. Essential services operators will continue to operate services subject to advice from Met Éireann on prevailing local conditions
• during the Red Level wind warnings, the public are advised to shelter in place
• the forecasted winds have the capacity to bring severe, destructive and damaging gusts, which will constitute a risk to life and property
• high seas; the public are advised to stay away from coastal areas during this period. The Irish Coast Guard are appealing to people to “Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry”
• there is a potential for wave overtopping and tidal flooding in low-lying, exposed Atlantic coastal areas. In addition to this, the Storm Éowyn may also bring localised heavy showers, which in turn may lead to localised surface flooding, which may prevail into Saturday
• the Electricity network is expected to be severely impacted, the public are advised to prepare for the arrival of the storm including ensuring their mobile phone is fully charged to enable communication
• the public are advised not to travel, during the Red Warnings
• monitor Met Éireann forecasts and/or visit the Met Éireann website for the most up to date information. Information is also available across the Met Éireann App, social media platforms (@meteireann) and other news media sources
• ESB Networks is highlighting the dangers posed by fallen live wires and is advising the public and the emergency services to stay away from these fallen cables and to report such cases to it immediately. ESB Emergency Services can be contacted at 1800 372 999. The public can monitor the PowerCheck website In regards to power restoration times
• Uisce Éireann customers can check the website and social media channels for updates and to get in touch with any issues or concerns via their 24/7 customer care centre at 1800 278 278. The public can also sign up online to our free text alert system to get regular updates about their local supplies - go to the Uisce Éireann website