"Weather conditions associated with Met Éireann's Status Orange and Yellow warnings have led to outages throughout today, Tuesday 9th December, as Storm Bram causes substantial damage to the electricity network,"
"As of 4pm approximately 54,000 homes, farms and businesses are without power, predominantly in counties Wexford, Cork, Tipperary, Kildare, Dublin, Meath and Westmeath."
"They're working initially to assess the damage and make the network safe. But we have been able to restore supply to large numbers of customers."
Approximately 54,000 homes, farms and businesses are without power as of 4pm, mainly in Wexford, Cork, Tipperary, Kildare, Dublin, Meath and Westmeath. Weather associated with Met Éireann's Status Orange and Yellow warnings and Storm Bram caused substantial damage to the electricity network. ESB Networks crews and contractors have been working all day to assess damage, make the network safe and restore supply to large numbers of customers. Further outages can be expected while the nationwide Status Yellow wind warning remains in force until 9pm. Members of the public should avoid fallen networks and contact ESB on 1800 372 999.
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