Taoiseach Micheal Martin has been visiting communities in County Roscommon today which have been impacted by Storm Éowyn. 143 emergency community hubs have been established across the country.
The Taoiseach spoke to the Media at one of the hubs in Kiltoom, Co. Roscommon earlier. Here are Micheal Martin's opening remarks about the situation in the county following the Storm:
The Taoiseach also responded to claims from some opposition parties that the Dáil should be sitting this week to discuss the aftermath of the Storm:
In Castlerea, the Taoiseach was confronted by local resident Rachel Connolly, who has been without power and water since last Friday: