Review of emergency response to storm impact in Kildare

Kildare County Council is being asked about a review of its emergency response following the extensive damage caused by Storm Eowyn in parts of the county.

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Cllr Bill Clear has asked KCC to confirm it has undertaken the review "to identify what improvements could be made, what additional resources - both in terms of funding and personnel - have been identified as necessary to effectively respond to future severe weather events.

He is also seeking confirmation that there is a proposal to formally integrate Uisce Éireann and ESB Networks into the Council’s emergency planning framework.