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The NECG has learned of a number of storm-related deaths. The Group extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased...

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade public offices, including the Passport Service offices in Dublin and Cork, will open as normal on Tuesday 17 October...

In relation to homelessness the priority continues to be ensuring that any homeless person will have access to shelter during Storm Ophelia and the following is the up to date position...

The safety and welfare of children, staff and parents should be carefully considered by each service before they decide on service resumption...

Following careful consideration by the National Emergency Coordination Group, the Department of Education and Skills, has decided that all schools will remain closed tomorrow...

The Minister with responsibility for Defence Paul Kehoe TD attended this morning’s meeting of the National Emergency...

Minister Eoghan Murphy confirmed today (16 October, 2017) that over the course of the weekend, the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, Dublin City Council...

All Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade offices will remain closed tomorrow, 16th October, except for essential staff. This includes the Passport Office in Dublin. Staff should not travel unless absolutely necessary...

The Status Red warning has now been extended nationally. Defence Forces preparations are in hand to ensure that the Defence Forces can respond to requests for assistance from the Local Authorities and Primary Response Agencies...

In response to the imminent Storm Ophelia, the Department of Education and Skills is now publicly informing all schools, colleges and other education institutions that they are to remain closed tomorrow, Monday 16 October.