Preasráitis
Statement following a meeting of Government Ministers on response to extreme weather events
- Foilsithe: 11 Feabhra 2026
- An t-eolas is déanaí: 11 Feabhra 2026
The Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Ministers have today met to consider the State's response to extreme weather events.
The Cabinet Committee agreed that:
- Flood relief schemes will be expedited with processes to be run in parallel;
• Interim measures will be carried out in areas at risk of flooding;
• The Office of Public Works will be given the authority to procure equipment for local authorities to manage;
• Local authorities will be given authority to commence road repairs.
The meeting agreed there will be a permanent structure to manage extreme weather events across Government and proposals on this will be brought forward shortly.
ENDS