Deaf daughter 'very stressed' she can't charge implant batteries due to power outage

Tina Daniels, right, worries for her deaf daughter, who needs to charge the batteries for her cochlear implant every night with no electricity. She is joined at home by Vera Murray. Picture: Ray Ryan

A mother of two has expressed concern that her daughter is unable to charge vital medical equipment at their home due to power cuts resulting from Storm Éowyn.

Tina Daniels, who lives with her family in Loughrea, Galway, is yet to have her power restored. She was among those who spoke to the Irish Examiner amid widespread disruption in the wake of the major weather event.