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ESB say it's 'unlikely' all customers will have power restored today

Jonathan Duane
Jonathan Duane

01:34 2 Mar 2018


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Customers without power may have to wait until tomorrow until it's restored.

A total of 350-faults around the Country have left 24,000 homes and business without electricity, according to ESB Networks.

"There are deep snow drifts in various parts of the country and so it is taking our crews a very long time to travel to each fault," a statement read.

"It is unlikely that we will be able to restore supply to all customers today as a result of the conditions. Updates and more specific restoration times will be issued later today."

Up to 117,000 homes and businesses were without power during the peak of Storm Emma last night.

That number currently stands at 24,00o.

Those in areas affected by power outages with neighbours who are elderly, have a mental disability or who live alone, are asked to check on their wellbeing.

You can check out the estimated time power will be restored in your area HERE. 

Elsewhere this is the current state of affairs as we know them:

 

  • Current weather warnings: Status Red Snow-ice Warning in place for Munster, Leinster and Galway
  • Status Orange Snow-ice Warning for the rest of the country
  • More snow showers are expected later today
  • The public safety advice to stay indoors has been withdrawn, however the public have been told to still exercise extreme caution.
  • Motorists have been urged to avoid making unnecessary journeys.
  • Some disruption to electricity, water and telecommunications services.
  • TRANSPORT: No Bus Éireann services in both Leinster and Munster - limited services, subject to road conditions.
  • All airports are closed today.
  • Dublin Bus, Luas and Irish rail services have been cancelled
  • HSE: Elective, non-urgent or outpatient appointments have been cancelled;

 


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