The M7 Dublin/Limerick road is now closed southbound between Junction 24 Toomevara and Junction 25 Nenagh until 12 noon while emergency services deal with a truck on fire.

Dense freezing fog was causing difficulties for motorists this morning, especially in the midlands where a major crash caused a closure of the Dublin-Limerick road, according to AA Roadwatch.

The ESB has issued a flood warning for towns in Co Kildare that lie on the banks of the River Liffey including Ballymore Eustace, Kilcullen, Newbridge, Clane, Celbridge and Leixlip.