Some homes facing overnight power cuts in wake of Storm Debi as thousands affected

A total of 80,000 homes and business premises were without power at 10.30 am on Monday morning, with some facing a possibility of no power overnight after Storm Debi. 

Storm force winds associated with Storm Debi has caused considerable damage to the electricity network overnight, predominantly in the West, Midwest, Midlands and Northeast.

ESB Networks crews are now deployed and working to restore the majority of impacted customers over the course of today. Some customers will remain without supply tonight

The damage is mainly attributable to lightning and fallen trees on overhead lines as a result of the high winds.

As of 10.30 am, 80,000 homes, farms and businesses are without power. Most impacted counties include Galway, Longford, Roscommon, Westmeath, Meath, Cavan and Louth. At 7.45 am this morning, approximately 100,000 customers were without electricity.  

All available resources are now deployed as Storm Debi clears the country and ESB Networks crews are currently in the process of assessing damage, making the network safe and repairing electricity supply where safe to do so.

Crews expect to restore power to the majority of impacted customers through Monday. However, due to the scale of the damage to the electricity network, some customers in localised areas will remain without supply overnight.

Real-time updates on power restoration times are available on www.powercheck.ie and www.esbnetworks.ie

An Important Public Safety Message: If you come across fallen wires or damaged electricity network, never, ever touch or approach these as they are LIVE and extremely dangerous. Please report any damage to electricity infrastructure by calling 1800 372 999.