Storm Emma: Floods warning as thaw begins

The Taoiseach said recovering from the impacts of the storm, which caused blizzards, power outages, and coastal flooding, will be a “considerable challenge” in the days ahead and urged people to remain cautious.
Speaking after a meeting of the National Emergency Coordination Group, Leo Varadkar said 230 snow ploughs were working to clear roads, along with 293 specialist gritters, which had spread 6,000 tonnes of grit.