Opposition hits out at Housing Minister's Met Éireann criticismAn Opposition TD has labelled criticism of Met Éireann by the Housing Minister “disgraceful”. And Taoiseach Micheál Martin did not back his minister after James Browne accused Met Éireann of holding back information on the severity of Storm Chandra. “He accused Met Éireann of guarding information - essentially withholding flood warning information in relation to this storm event,” Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore told the Taoiseach. But in general, I think Met Éireann have to step up their communication." He added: “We will be bringing Met Éireann in.

Source: Irish Independent January 29, 2026 07:08 UTC