Thousands still waiting for electricity to be restored following Storm Eowyn
Thousands still waiting for electricity to be restored following Storm Eowyn
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Around 156,500 properties across the island of Ireland remain without power following Storm Eowyn. Efforts to repair the damaged network continue into a sixth day, with 133,000 premises in the Republic of Ireland and 23,500 in Northern Ireland still waiting for their electricity supply to be restored.
In Ireland, the National Emergency Co-ordination Group (NECG) met on Wednesday to continue to co-ordinate and concentrate efforts to restore power, water and telecommunications following Friday’s storm. Ireland is expecting the delivery of several large-capacity generators, following a request under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.
The generators, from Poland and Denmark, will be deployed to support Uisce Eireann and telecommunications operators to bring water, phone and broadband services to homes and businesses. Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne said: “This historic storm has required an unprecedented response, and the Government is throwing everything it can at helping those still suffering and getting their services restored as quickly as possible.”.
Chair of the NECG Keith Leonard said: “With over 250 Emergency Response Hubs now running across the country, and more coming on stream all the time, the NECG is continuing to support local authorities in these important relief efforts. “Local Co-ordination Groups are also now in place across 19 counties – making sure supports and resources are directed to where they are most needed, and that our most vulnerable people are prioritised for help.”.
