Maggie Lyng and her family feel let down by the local and national authorities in their reaction to Storm Éoywn

Several large-capacity generators are being provided by Poland and Denmark, following a request under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.

In a statement released on Monday An Post said: "Should conditions improve, deliveries will be attempted where it is safe to do so."

ESB Networks said skilled personnel from the UK would assist restoration efforts across the country

ESB Networks confirmed approximately 93,000 homes and business were without power as of 5.30pm

Almost half of household gas usage in 2021 was during January to March, the CSO figures show.

The Commission for Regulation of Utilities, Ireland's energy watchdog, and Environment Minister Eamon Ryan will go before an emergency Oireachtas committee meeting to face questions over potential energy blackouts. 

Plans are now in place for fuel rationing with access on a priority basis such as ambulances, fire services, gardaí.