Weather alert system and flood-relief schemes set for overhaul after Storm Chandra

February 01, 2026 05:47 UTC

Trending Today

Richard Branson told Jeffrey Epstein to 'bring his harem' the next time they met - as he gave paedophile PR advice after conviction for procuring minor for prostitution

US government shuts down partially over homeland security funding

The brain diet that's proven to cut your risk of dementia - and how common vaccines and even VIAGRA may help protect you

Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina wins her first Australian Open title in tension-filled clash versus world No1 Aryna Sabalenka

Weather alert system and flood-relief schemes set for overhaul after Storm Chandra

Weather alert system and flood-relief schemes set for overhaul after Storm ChandraMet Éireann says more flooding is possibleTáinaste Simon Harris. Photo: GettyMary Regan Today at 06:30Tánaiste Simon Harris has pledged to overhaul the system of weather warnings and ensure flood-relief schemes are not delayed by judicial reviews, as parts of the country recover from the devastation caused by Storm Chandra.

Source: Irish Independent February 01, 2026 05:47 UTC

Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks poll at a glance: The Storm Chandra fallout, should Micheál Martin visit the White House, and how long do you spend on your phone each day?

Controversial Aussie star spruiks human waste to fix gut health in bizarre Pete Evans-style video

Cricket star Steve Smith takes another classic catch - this time saving a spectator from a nasty fall at the Australian Open