Irish Examiner view: Irish names brewing up a storm

The after-effects of Hurricane Ida earlier in the week before it was downgraded to a storm. Picture: AP Photo/Steve Helber

It is not quite a cause for celebration but it has been noted with some satisfaction that four Irish names — Barra, Méabh, Pól, and Seán — are among those chosen by Met Éireann, the UK Met office, and Dutch weather service KNMI for the storm season 2021-22.

It is a positive step, though, as it reflects a process that seeks suggestions from the public in an attempt to raise awareness about the potential dangers of extreme weather.