Storm Éowyn: Government defends response as 204,000 still without power 

A fallen tree straddles a path at Duckett's Grove in the wake of Storm Éowyn. Photo: michaelorourkephotography.ie

The Government has defended its response to Storm Éowyn as 100,000 people could be waiting a week to have their power restored.

With 204,000 customers still without power and 84,000 without water, Enterprise Minister Peter Burke said it is working to ensure there is the biggest humanitarian response on the ground adding that "the Government will not be found wanting in any area to achieve this."