Around 4,000 people are still without power while 4,500 are without water, though more sub-zero conditions overnight are expected to cause more disruption.

A yellow warning for sleet and snow is in place for much of the country with heavy rain expected in southern parts also.

Switcher.ie has said that six easy changes can slash energy bills for households.

Frost and lows of -3 degrees are expected across the country on Monday night.

A nationwide status yellow low temperature and ice warning has been extended, and will remain in effect until Friday at midday.

A status yellow low temperature and ice warning will be in place for the Republic on Tuesday and Wednesday nights

Weather warnings mean motorists should take extra care on the roads.