ESB Networks stated, 'From our experience of previous significant weather events, we expect that power restoration in the worst affected areas will take multiple days. The freezing temperatures and hazardous conditions are slowing restoration efforts.' This highlights the severity of the weather situation and the challenges faced by crews in restoring electricity.
Due to severe weather conditions, 'schools in several counties are expected to stay closed today, with the decision left to individual boards of management depending on local factors.' This indicates that school operations are significantly affected by the ongoing cold snap.
A spokesman remarked, 'We acknowledge the disruption to family and commercial life this causes and thank impacted customers for their patience as our crews work to safely restore power.' This statement underscores the impact of the cold snap on daily life and the efforts of restoration teams.
Heavy snowfall caused travel chaos yesterday, as motorists were forced to abandon cars in several areas, and with a Status Yellow warning for low temperatures and ice issued for the entire country, travel difficulties are expected to continue.
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