"Mr Browne, under whose departmental remit Met Éireann falls, said that communication and forewarning are essential components in preventing the types of flood damage currently being experienced by households and businesses in eastern counties as a result of Storm Chandra which continues to affect communities, particularly in Wexford, Wicklow and Dublin. The minister said there is a distinct deficiency in information-sharing on adverse weather events coming down the tracks that could severely hit communities."
"Asked if he thinks warnings could have and should have been given, which could have prevented the damage, Mr Browne said: "I don't know whether there was a possibility of an earlier warning in this particular situation, and I'll let Met Éireann defend themselves in that respect, if they can. But what I will say is, in general, I think Met Éireann do have to step up their communication.""
James Browne, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, criticized Met Éireann for guarding information on adverse weather events that could damage vulnerable communities. Communication and forewarning were described as essential to prevent flood damage currently affecting households and businesses in eastern counties from Storm Chandra, especially in Wexford, Wicklow and Dublin. A distinct deficiency in information-sharing on approaching adverse weather was identified as a problem. Browne expressed frustration that some state agencies withhold information and said Met Éireann must step up communications. He vowed to bring Met Éireann in to urge transparent release of information and questioned how warning severities are calculated compared with other countries.
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