Call for guidance for employers and workers during status red weather events

At a briefing of the National Emergency Co-ordination Group, chair Keith Leonard said the advice for 'people in red areas is to shelter indoors and for people in areas affected by orange warnings to only undertake absolutely necessary journeys and to stay indoors where possible'. File picture

The Government has been urged to provide clear guidance for both employers and employees on what to do when a status red weather warning is issued.

Storm Barra made landfall on Tuesday, battering much of the country, with Cork, Kerry, and Clare subject to the most severe status red warning.