Ireland receives 17 generators from the EU to help restore power and water services following the devastating impact of Storm Éowyn. Thousands remain without essential utilities, prompting a response from European authorities and highlighting the need for improved infrastructure resilience against extreme weather events.
Thousands of people across County Cavan are still without power and water following the devastation caused by Storm Éowyn . The European Union has responded to Ireland 's request for assistance, mobilizing 17 generators to help restore essential services. Thirteen generators are being provided from the EU's strategic reserve, rescEU, located in Poland, while Denmark is contributing an additional four.
The EU Emergency Response Coordination Centre continues to closely monitor the situation, ensuring that Ireland receives all necessary support. The storm has left a significant impact, with 180,000 households and businesses still experiencing power outages as of Tuesday. Crews from Austria and Finland arrived to assist in restoration efforts.While power has been restored to 588,000 premises, an estimated 100,000 homes and businesses are likely to remain without electricity for the remainder of the week. Water supplies are also severely affected, with 74,000 people already without water, and another 100,000 at risk in areas where power outages persist. Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael Browne, has defended the government's response to the storm, describing it as unprecedented. He emphasized that the government is leaving no stone unturned to restore power, water, and communication services as quickly as possible. A review is planned to assess future preparedness for extreme weather events, which are becoming increasingly common.MEP Ciarán Mullooly expressed concern regarding the delay in Ireland's request for assistance, noting that the European commissioner for crisis management had offered help last Wednesday, but only received a formal request on Saturday afternoon. Minister Browne explained that a request for assistance could not be made until the full extent of the damage was known. Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary, urged households affected by the storm to avail of available support services, emphasizing that no one should be left hungry or cold. He highlighted the various supports offered through the Humanitarian Assistance Fund and encouraged people to engage with community services. The unsettled weather following the storm, which brought record gusts of 183km/h, is expected to continue in the coming days, although temperatures are forecast to rise
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