Storm Eowyn

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‘No routes’ for NIE Networks to make compensation payments after Storm Éowyn

‘No routes’ for NIE Networks to make compensation payments after Storm Éowyn

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025

The storm in January left almost 326,000 homes and businesses without power.
Last customer gets power back after Storm Éowyn: It was 'like Christmas morning'

Last customer gets power back after Storm Éowyn: It was 'like Christmas morning'

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025

Mary Meehan from Dunmore in Galway said the last few weeks had been very difficult.
Junior minister wants to know if insurers are not ‘playing fair’ on Storm Éowyn claims

Junior minister wants to know if insurers are not ‘playing fair’ on Storm Éowyn claims

Tue, 11 Feb, 2025

Minister of State Robert Troy said he was disappointed insurance premiums have not fallen in recent years.
Storm Éowyn: 1,500 premises still without power more than two weeks later

Storm Éowyn: 1,500 premises still without power more than two weeks later

Sun, 09 Feb, 2025

Power has so far been restored to 766,500 homes, farms, schools and businesses.
Storm Éowyn's impact lingers: 'It's day 16 without power. It's like living in the Twilight Zone'

Storm Éowyn's impact lingers: 'It's day 16 without power. It's like living in the Twilight Zone'

Sat, 08 Feb, 2025

The latest update for some locals in Ballinamore is that their power is expected to be restored by 9pm on Sunday.
ESB chief’s claim customers will cover storm costs ‘insensitive’ — Tánaiste

ESB chief’s claim customers will cover storm costs ‘insensitive’ — Tánaiste

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

Simon Harris said that ‘a slightly more sensitive approach’ was needed considering some people had no electricity for two weeks.
Government response to Storm Éowyn was 'reactive rather than proactive' - Fine Gael TD

Government response to Storm Éowyn was 'reactive rather than proactive' - Fine Gael TD

Thu, 06 Feb, 2025

Fine Gael TD for Wicklow-Wexford, Brian Brennan, said he wants a formal investigation into the government's response to Storm Éowyn
Bacik criticises 'lack of solid commitment' from Government on storm resilience

Bacik criticises 'lack of solid commitment' from Government on storm resilience

Thu, 06 Feb, 2025

Labour Party leader Ivana Bacik has said that there is still a lack of solid commitments on how to build better resilience in the country’s infrastructure
Dáil returns to usual business after speaking time row resolved

Dáil returns to usual business after speaking time row resolved

Wed, 05 Feb, 2025

TDs attention focused on the Government’s response to Storm Éowyn and the housing crisis
Man died when medical equipment cut out after Storm Éowyn, Dáil told

Man died when medical equipment cut out after Storm Éowyn, Dáil told

Wed, 05 Feb, 2025

Sinn Féin TD for Mayo Rose Conway-Walsh said she was informed of the death by a constituent
Government accused of being ‘missing in action’ in response to Storm Éowyn

Government accused of being ‘missing in action’ in response to Storm Éowyn

Wed, 05 Feb, 2025

TD Jennifer Whitmore said ‘the fact that the government was not prepared is inexcusable’
ESB says customers who have been without power will not be compensated

ESB says customers who have been without power will not be compensated

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

Mr Hayes said that there had been a “whole of government approach” under which people could seek compensation through the humanitarian assistance scheme.
'We were totally abandoned': Mother says Government should apologise for Storm Éowyn response

'We were totally abandoned': Mother says Government should apologise for Storm Éowyn response

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

Maggie Lyng and her family feel let down by the local and national authorities in their reaction to Storm Éoywn
Storm Éowyn: 25,000 without power could have to wait until weekend to be restored

Storm Éowyn: 25,000 without power could have to wait until weekend to be restored

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

Ms Wynne said that the worst affected areas are Galway, Mayo ,Roscommon, Leitrim with Cavan, Longford, Sligo, Monaghan and Donegal also impacted.
Thousands in the county remain without power

Thousands in the county remain without power

Mon, 03 Feb, 2025

More than a week after Storm Éowyn, thousands of people in the county remain without power
Life lessons from Storm Éowyn: generators, flasks and torches at the ready

Life lessons from Storm Éowyn: generators, flasks and torches at the ready

Sun, 02 Feb, 2025

Severe storms are likely to become more frequent in Ireland as the effects of climate change become more apparent, and January’s storm is a stark reminder of that
56,000 homes and businesses still without power and 460 without water

56,000 homes and businesses still without power and 460 without water

Sat, 01 Feb, 2025

Several large-capacity generators are being provided by Poland and Denmark, following a request under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.
Christina McHugh: As Storm Éowyn swept in, I prayed that the roof would remain on the house

Christina McHugh: As Storm Éowyn swept in, I prayed that the roof would remain on the house

Sat, 01 Feb, 2025

We’re into day eight as I write this without power, and up to a few minutes ago, without water
‘Ireland needs to be more resilient to storms’ as 74,000 remain without power

‘Ireland needs to be more resilient to storms’ as 74,000 remain without power

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

More than 400 technicians from abroad have arrived in Ireland to help with repairs as the ESB enters a more complex reconnection phase.
Roscommon restaurant 'devastated' as it is forced to dump €15,000 worth of food

Roscommon restaurant 'devastated' as it is forced to dump €15,000 worth of food

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

The wasted stock includes striploin steak, T-Bone streak, fish, and desserts
Boil Water Notice on Castlerea Public Water Supply lifted

Boil Water Notice on Castlerea Public Water Supply lifted

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

The notice was issued last Sunday following Storm Éowyn
Taoiseach 'fully understands' anger and frustration of those left without electricity

Taoiseach 'fully understands' anger and frustration of those left without electricity

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

"I have already asked for work to be done to accelerate investment in the grid - to future-proof it and make it more resilient," Micheál Martin said.
HSE continuing to respond to local communities impacted by Storm Éowyn

HSE continuing to respond to local communities impacted by Storm Éowyn

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

Out of hours GP services will be operating as normal this bank holiday weekend across Galway, Mayo and Roscommon
Terminally ill man among people without power a week after Storm Éowyn

Terminally ill man among people without power a week after Storm Éowyn

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

Efforts to repair damages caused by Storm Éowyn in Northern Ireland continue into a seventh day.
Fitzmaurice urges Government to provide accommodation for people impacted by ‘worst storm in living memory’

Fitzmaurice urges Government to provide accommodation for people impacted by ‘worst storm in living memory’

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

Some families in County Roscommon are facing at least another week without power and water
Storm Éowyn: ESB making progress but 76,000 still without power

Storm Éowyn: ESB making progress but 76,000 still without power

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

ESB Networks have made progress in repairing the damage done from Storm Eowyn but 76,000 homes, farms and businesses are still without power
Storm Éowyn: Almost 3,000 people helping ESB to restore power amid anger over response

Storm Éowyn: Almost 3,000 people helping ESB to restore power amid anger over response

Thu, 30 Jan, 2025

Generators from Romania are expected to arrive in Ireland on Friday as work continues to reconnect water and electricity supplies after Storm Eowyn.
Girlfriend of man killed during Storm Éowyn said he was ‘the love of my life’

Girlfriend of man killed during Storm Éowyn said he was ‘the love of my life’

Thu, 30 Jan, 2025

Kacper Dudek, 20, was killed when a tree fell on his car as the storm swept across Ireland.
Over 100,000 people still without power as ESB to review impact of Storm Éowyn

Over 100,000 people still without power as ESB to review impact of Storm Éowyn

Thu, 30 Jan, 2025

The results of the review will be published as it will have an impact on the future of the energy provider.
Thousands still waiting for electricity to be restored following Storm Éowyn

Thousands still waiting for electricity to be restored following Storm Éowyn

Wed, 29 Jan, 2025

Efforts to repair the damaged network continue into a sixth day
Storm Éowyn: 'This is becoming a humanitarian crisis', doctor says

Storm Éowyn: 'This is becoming a humanitarian crisis', doctor says

Wed, 29 Jan, 2025

Dr Catherine Sweeney said people in the west of Ireland are not seeing any action on the ground or "anyone coming to assist".
Storm Éowyn: GAA club turns into refuge and office as thousands remain without power

Storm Éowyn: GAA club turns into refuge and office as thousands remain without power

Wed, 29 Jan, 2025

St Brigid’s Club in Kiltoom, Co Roscommon, has become a help centre for locals following Storm Éowyn.
Storm Éowyn: More than 10,000 trees toppled in Co Down country estate

Storm Éowyn: More than 10,000 trees toppled in Co Down country estate

Wed, 29 Jan, 2025

Sites across Ireland reported losses in the huge storm.
Storm Éowyn: Army should be called in to help vulnerable, TD says

Storm Éowyn: Army should be called in to help vulnerable, TD says

Wed, 29 Jan, 2025

Michael Fitzmaurice said Uisce Éireann should have been better prepared for Storm Éowyn
Storm Éowyn: Woman who confronted Taoiseach says people in west are 'ignored'

Storm Éowyn: Woman who confronted Taoiseach says people in west are 'ignored'

Wed, 29 Jan, 2025

Rachel Connolly confronted Taoiseach Micheál Martin on Tuesday over the Government's response to Storm Éowyn
Storm Éowyn: Taoiseach denies delay in request for help from the EU

Storm Éowyn: Taoiseach denies delay in request for help from the EU

Tue, 28 Jan, 2025

Micheál Martin said it is not his understanding that there was a significant delay in requesting help, including generators and additional crews
Almost 200 engineers deployed to Northern Ireland following Storm Éowyn

Almost 200 engineers deployed to Northern Ireland following Storm Éowyn

Tue, 28 Jan, 2025

Hundreds of thousands of properties were left without power on Friday
Storm Éowyn: 180,000 without power as crews from UK, Austria and Finland work on repairs

Storm Éowyn: 180,000 without power as crews from UK, Austria and Finland work on repairs

Tue, 28 Jan, 2025

The vast majority of people impacted by Storm Éowyn will have their power restored by Friday, according to the ESB
180,000 customers remain without power as support to come from Austria, Finland, and France

180,000 customers remain without power as support to come from Austria, Finland, and France

Mon, 27 Jan, 2025

Skilled retirees from ESB Networks are also being redrafted to assist.
Minister accuses opposition parties of ‘politicising’ Storm Éowyn response

Minister accuses opposition parties of ‘politicising’ Storm Éowyn response

Mon, 27 Jan, 2025

Sinn Féin, Social Democrats and Aontú are all calling for an early return of the Dáil.
Emergency Hubs set up in Cavan, Laois, and Westmeath amid continued power outage

Emergency Hubs set up in Cavan, Laois, and Westmeath amid continued power outage

Mon, 27 Jan, 2025

Power has been restored to 540,000 customers; however some 228,000 homes, farms and businesses remain without supply.
Micheál Martin wants ‘defining year’ for relations with UK after first call with Starmer

Micheál Martin wants ‘defining year’ for relations with UK after first call with Starmer

Mon, 27 Jan, 2025

The two leaders discussed the ongoing recovery efforts from Storm Eowyn when they spoke on Monday morning.
Irish Coast Guard airlifts alternative power supply to Inismaan following storm destruction

Irish Coast Guard airlifts alternative power supply to Inismaan following storm destruction

Mon, 27 Jan, 2025

On Monday morning, the Sligo-based Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 118 undertook the humanitarian operation.

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