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ESB Networks Update: Progress continuing but Storm Jocelyn slowing restoration effort
Approximately 221,000âŻhomes, farms and businesses have had their power restored; 24,000 customers who lost supply during Storm Isha remain without power  A further 14,000 customers have lost supply today following high winds associated with Storm JocelynâŻÂ Orange and Yellow status winds associated with Storm Jocelyn are slowing repair efforts in the Northwest. Some customers will be without power forâŻa number ofâŻdays Stay Safe, Stay Clear of fallen electricity wires. Report any damage to…
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HSE Emergency Departments Experiencing High Level of Presentations And Demands on Services This Week
HSE urges public to consider all available care options – injury unit, GP and local pharmacy  A number of hospitals are experiencing very high levels of activity this week due to ongoing high illness rates related to winter viruses. As of 8am today (Tuesday, 23 January 2024) there were 483 patients on trolleys (366 in…
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Finalists Revealed for Inaugural Best in Cork Awards
Pictured is the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O’Flynn at the workshop of woodturner Abe Cashman. Image: Brian Lougheed Cork County Councilâs enterprise awards to take place on February 13th Green energy businesses, social enterprises, multinational companies, visitor centres, food producers and service providers are in the running to be named the…
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Revenue launches information campaign for PAYE taxpayers
Today, Revenue published a range of statistics on PAYE for 2023. These statistics show that over 472,000 PAYE Income Tax Returns have been processed for 2023, an increase of almost 30% on the same period last year. Approximately 275,000 of the returns filed to date resulted in an overpayment of tax. Among the key tax…
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Road Safety Weather Alert â Orange and Yellow Weather Warnings for Storm Jocelyn
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads on Tuesday 23 January and Wednesday 24 January as Met Ăireann have issued Orange and Yellow Weather Warnings for Storm Jocelyn which will bring very strong southwest to west winds with severe and damaging gusts. The Orange Wind Warnings…
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Stay Safe During Storm Jocelyn
As Storm Jocelyn approaches, bringing with it a Status Yellow wind warning for Cork, it’s crucial for everyone to prepare for very strong and gusty southwest to west winds. The warning, valid from 14:00 Tuesday 23/01/2024 to 02:00 Wednesday 24/01/2024, highlights the potential for large coastal waves, difficult travelling conditions, and the displacement of debris…
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Young Social Innovators Launches New Online Platform for Future Changemakers in Cork
Officially launched this week, the Young Social Innovatorsâ (YSI) online Youth Space platform empowers young people nationwide â including in Co Cork â to start their social innovation journey on their own terms and in their own time. Supporting and enabling positive youth-led initiatives outside formal educational environments, the siteâs six main sections serve as…
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ESB Networks crews continue to restore power to customers impacted by Storm Isha
Over 155,000 homes, farms and businesses remain without power as of 12:35 pm, down from over 235,000 at the peak Stay Safe, Stay Clear of fallen electricity wires. Report any damage to the network by calling 1800 372 999 All ESB Networks crews and contract partner crews have been deployed since before first light and…
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SuperValu & Centra invest âŹ28m in Reverse Vending Machines
Stores will collect over 320m containers annually under new Deposit Return Scheme 540 SuperValu and Centra stores to introduce Reverse Vending Machines from February 1st Total of 667 machines will be rolled out across Irelandâs largest store network implementing DRS Irelandâs leading food retailers, SuperValu and Centra, are investing âŹ28m in Reverse Vending Machines as…
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ESB Networks Teams Continue to Restore Electricity Supply to Over 170,000 Impacted Customers
Over 170,000 homes, farms and businesses are without power as of 8:35 pm with the expectation of further power outages as Storm Isha tracks across the country Worst impacted counties include Mayo, Galway, Roscommon and Kerry ESB Networks crews are responding where safe to do so. Given the extent of the storm, estimated restoration times…