Overview
- National Emergency Co-ordination Group warns flooding risk in the east and south-east is very high, with impacts expected to peak on Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Status Yellow rain alerts are in place for counties in the south and east, with further rain on saturated catchments likely to trigger river and coastal flooding.
- Ministers plan to raise the Emergency Humanitarian Funding Scheme cap from €20,000 to €100,000 with a €5,000 immediate payment, targeting small uninsured businesses and community groups.
- Taoiseach Micheál Martin visited hard-hit areas including Enniscorthy to meet residents and discuss interim protections while longer-term flood defense schemes proceed through planning.
- ESB says controlled releases from Poulaphouca may be required, potentially increasing Liffey flood risk near Clane and Newbridge, as agencies coordinate response and the Irish Red Cross runs a support helpline.