Taoiseach Micheal Martin faces fierce criticism from residents of Roscommon, Ireland, over the government's handling of the aftermath of Storm Eowyn, particularly the recurring power outages that have left communities struggling.
Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin faced intense criticism from residents deeply frustrated with the ongoing and often inadequate response to the aftermath of Storm Eowyn . Martin visited an emergency hub in Roscommon , designed to assist those without power or water, where he encountered Rachel Connolly, a resident grappling with the harsh realities of repeated power outages .
Connolly, who has experienced days-long power disruptions four times in the past year, shared the devastating impact on her household, including having to discard countless spoiled food items worth thousands of euros. Connolly expressed her anger at the lack of government assistance, emphasizing that communities have been left to rely solely on each other during these crises. She highlighted the basic needs, such as handwashing, becoming impossible to fulfill for extended periods due to the lack of power. In a poignant video captured during the meeting, Connolly confronts Martin directly, questioning his preparedness and the government's failure to anticipate and address the recurring power issues. She underscores her frustration, stating, 'Why didn't you have something in place before, you knew this was coming. I've no power until February 5th. The only people who prepared for this in my home and my village is the people who live there. I've had no contact from any member of any authority of any part of the government. I'm very very frustrated. No handwashing facilities in a house for seven days isn't acceptable. You need to listen to us.'The Irish Mirror also invites readers to join their breaking news service on WhatsApp, providing real-time updates and news directly to their phones. The service also includes special offers, promotions, and advertisements from both the Mirror and its partners. Readers have the option to unsubscribe at any time and can review the Privacy Notice for more information
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