Twelve flights cancelled at Dublin Airport and ESB warns of power cuts as Storm Amy due to hit Ireland today

"ESB Networks crews and partner contractors around the country have been making the necessary preparations in advance of the high winds, with teams mobilised. We continually monitor the forecasts and real time events on the electricity network and will deploy our crews to restore supply when it is safe to do so. ESB Networks crews will assess the full damage of Storm Amy, making the network safe and restoring electricity supply and switching customers back remotely where possible."

"We will update power estimated restoration times as soon as we have assessed the network, and these will be available to view on www.PowerCheck.ie. On a precautionary basis, ESB Networks would like to ask our customers to consider preparations in the event of losing their electricity supply if their area is affected by Storm Amy. This could include having torches and spare batteries available, having phones charged, etc."

"With Storm Amy set to bring strong winds, heavy rainfall and dangerous sea conditions to parts of Ireland, Water Safety Ireland is urging the public to exercise extreme caution near all bodies of water over the coming days.The organisation is advising the public to avoid coastal areas, rivers, lakes, and flood-prone zones as conditions deteriorate, with risks including powerful waves, sudden surges, and fast-flowing currents.The public are strongly urged to stay safe by staying back from all waterways during"

Storm Amy is forecast to bring strong winds, heavy rainfall and dangerous sea conditions to parts of Ireland, with damaging gusts expected further inland. Met Éireann has issued Status Orange wind alerts for Clare, Galway, Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo, and a Status Yellow wind warning for the rest of Ireland from midday. ESB Networks has mobilised crews and partner contractors and warns of expected damage to electricity infrastructure, vowing to assess damage, make the network safe and restore supply when conditions permit. The public are advised to prepare for power loss and to avoid all waterways due to hazardous conditions.

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