#storm-chandra

#storm-chandra

In a statement issued today, Revenue said the exceptional conditions caused by the storm have disrupted normal activity for many individuals and firms which may affect their ability to meet tax deadlines on time. The tax authority said it is aware of the difficulties caused and understands that some taxpayers may face temporary cash-flow pressures as a result of storm damage and business interruption.

Mr Browne, under whose departmental remit Met Éireann falls, said that communication and forewarning are essential components in preventing the types of flood damage currently being experienced by households and businesses in eastern counties as a result of Storm Chandra which continues to affect communities, particularly in Wexford, Wicklow and Dublin. The minister said there is a distinct deficiency in information-sharing on adverse weather events coming down the tracks that could severely hit communities.

Businesses and residents in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford are continuing to count the costs of Tuesday's catastrophic flooding which saw the River Slaney burst its banks and wreak havoc throughout the town. Despite being forewarned on Monday that flooding was likely due to the arrival of Storm Chandra, residents and retailers were forced to deal with a worst-case scenario as the River Slaney reached record levels by high tide at lunchtime on Tuesday.

Three matches in the English Football League scheduled for Tuesday have been postponed because of the weather as Storm Chandra sweeps across the UK. The League One fixture between Port Vale and AFC Wimbledon has been called off because of a waterlogged pitch at Vale Park. Referee Ben Toner carried out an inspection on Tuesday morning and deemed the surface "unplayable", external because of large amounts of standing water.