Storm Eowyn has left over 340,000 homes and businesses without power in Ireland. The storm, which brought record wind speeds, also caused widespread water outages. Irish authorities are working to restore essential services, with the help of technicians from England and France. The north west and west coast of Ireland were the worst affected areas, with one fatality reported.
Technicians from England and France are set to help restore power to homes and businesses across Ireland following Storm Eowyn , as more than 340,000 remain without power. More than 340,000 remain without power across Ireland following record-setting wind speeds, and 109,000 were without water on Sunday afternoon.Around 768,000 were without power during the peak of the destruction caused by the storm on Friday.
The Irish Government is set to make financial support available to families and businesses affected by the storm.ESB Network workers continued to work over the weekend despite a number of weather warnings for snow and ice and for wind being in place.Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary said technicians from England are helping ESB workers, and further support is coming from France.He said the main focus this week is around restoring power and water.
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