Thousands lack power or water after Storm Emma

Thousands of people remain without electricity and water this morning, while water rationing may be imposed in some areas as the country struggles to recover from the ravaging Beast from the East.

National Emergency Co-Ordination Group (NECG) chair Sean Hogan revealed the scale of the ongoing problems as he warned that despite the thaw, the reality is that today “will not be a normal Monday”.

Speaking as the ESB and Irish Water confirmed more than 10,000 people were without water last night and thousands more without electricity, Mr Hogan said significant issues remain in counties Wexford, Wicklow, Kildare, parts of Cork, and other areas.