At the peak of the storm, ESB Networks were dealing with more than 53,000 properties that had lost power. By Monday morning, that number had reduced to 16,000.
The Humanitarian Assistance Scheme prevents hardship by providing income-tested financial support to people whose homes are damaged from severe weather events and who are unable to meet costs for essential needs.
Councils responded to more than 100 reports of fallen trees along roads, primarily in Donegal as well as Munster and Connacht counties.
I'm very conscious of the serious disruption that severe weather is causing for individuals and families affected by Storm Ashley. I recently secured a further €3 million in funding for the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme.
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