Rural Life
The ESB has confirmed that approximately 200 customers remain impacted by power outages this morning, August 5, 2025, due to Storm Floris.
Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called on the government to take immediate action on removing trees near electricity lines.
The ESB has confirmed that around 10,000 homes, farms and businesses have been left without power due to Storm Floris.
Forestry
An independent senator has said that Storm Floris again highlights the "fatal dangers" posed by ash dieback.
Met Éireann has issued several weather warnings ahead of the arrival of Storm Floris on Bank Holiday Monday (August 4).
Met Éireann has issued an advisory notice in relation to a storm which is due to descend on the...