Storm Barra: Schools, childcare facilities and third-level institutions in 12 counties advised to close tomorrow

The Department of Education said this is to allow for assessment of the impact of Storm Barra to take place.  Picture Stephen Collins/ Collins Photos Dublin

Schools, third-level institutions, and childcare services are to remain shut tomorrow in counties either currently under, or scheduled to be under, Red or Orange warnings, the Department of Education and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth have advised.

This means schools, higher education facilities, and childcare facilities in Cork, Limerick, Clare, Waterford, Kerry, Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Galway, Mayo, Wexford and Dublin should remain closed on Wednesday.