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This week in the Dáil, I questioned the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten on the proposal by Irish Cement to burn toxic waste at their plant in Mungret #Limerick
Retweeted Cathy Halloran (@HalloranCathy):
Regeneron adding another 300 to its Limerick plant so up to over 800 there 2018 more on @rtenews @rtenews https://t.co/Yl4pP996c3
Retweeted Castletroy College (@CastletroyC):
County Champs bringing the Cup home https://t.co/rEHyISsSoY
Retweeted Limerick City (@limerickcitybiz):
Super round-up of October Bank Holiday events in #Limerick created by @Limerick_ie. Flyers available around city https://t.co/SUrvvBLwzd
Retweeted Fianna Fáil (@fiannafailparty):
Failure to publish report on pension system immediately has stifled progress - @willieodeaLIVE - https://t.co/dhNRA3BDzI
Retweeted Limerick Council (@LimerickCouncil):
No incidents/ flooding following this evening's high tide in #Limerick @LimLive95fm @Limerick_Leader @limerickpost @rtenews @3NewsIreland
Retweeted Fianna Fáil (@fiannafailparty):
Spokesperson on Employment Affairs & Social Protection @willieodeaLIVE is now on @SaturdayRTE @RTERadio1
Retweeted RTÉ Radio 1 (@RTERadio1):
Also on @SaturdayRTE we have @joanburton and @willieodeaLIVE on the Pension Anomaly and Dan O'Brien on the banks behaviour. Tune in at 1pm
Retweeted Limerick Council (@LimerickCouncil):
Merchant's Quay plaza, #Limerick Courthouse Potato Market flooded. Water is receding very slowly #StormBrian https://t.co/qkurlXt2hm
Retweeted Limerick Council (@LimerickCouncil):
Front of Sarsfield House flooded. @LimerickCouncil crews already on site #StormBrian https://t.co/yllzdHCteo
Retweeted Limerick Council (@LimerickCouncil):
Flood Defences working along city quays in #Limerick. High Tide was 8.08. Very windy from SW. Stay safe #StormBrian @rtenews @3NewsIreland https://t.co/Jzw8RX2nKB
Retweeted Limerick Council (@LimerickCouncil):
Waiting for high tide at O'Callaghan Strand. Road is flooded @LimerickFire @LimLive95fm @Limerick_Leader https://t.co/wbvhKlaXvU
Retweeted Limerick Council (@LimerickCouncil):
All accommodation for those experiencing homelessness to remain open 24 hours on Saturday for #StormBrian https://t.co/xgpbzIzSbc
Storm Brian – Update 14h30 - Provision for those who are homeless
20 OCTOBER 2017
Limerick City and County Council has instructed that all accommodation for those experiencing homelessness to remain open 24 hours on Saturday due to Storm Brian.
...Extra spaces are also being provided should they be required, so no one should be rough sleeping.
Additional beds are being provided at:
Temporary Emergency Provision at Eden Villa, 31 Edward Street, Limerick on 061 418431. It is the last building before Sarsfield Army Barracks on your right as you head away from the People’s Park. The facility is remaining open throughout the entire day to ensure that all clients using or presenting to the facility would be able to access shelter.
McGarry House on Alphonsus Street
St. Patrick's Hostel, Clare Street
Thomond House, Thomondgate
The Out of Hours Service will open from 12pm to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday.
The 24 hour freephone number 1800 60 60 60 will be in operation throughout the weekend.
Limerick City and County Council is responsible for the provision and the funding of accommodation for those experiencing homelessness.
Met Eireann has currently issued an updated YELLOW Wind Warning for Limerick which is valid from 10pm on Friday 20 October to 10pm on Saturday 21 October 2017.
And a YELLOW rainfall warning valid from 9am Friday 20 October to 9pm on Saturday 21 October 2017.
There may be surges along the Shannon Estuary associated with the storm coupled with high tides tomorrow (Saturday 21 Oct 2017) morning and evening, which may result in some localised flooding.
The high tides for Limerick tomorrow are due at 8h08 and 19h50.
Sandbags are being provided for collection at Limerick City and County Council’s Park Road Depot, Rhebogue until 4pm this afternoon.
They are for vulnerable areas in St Mary’s park and Corbally and are being given out as a precaution.
The Army has been heavily involved in providing the sandbags.
Limerick City and County Council has crews on standby to attend to any incidents arising out of Storm Brian.
We are appealing to members of the public to stay away from rivers and open areas of water during the storm and to heed all the directions of the authorities. They are for your safety.
Some Useful Numbers
Dial 999/112 for emergency services only if needed
Limerick City and County Council 061 556000 Out of Hours 061 417833
ESB Networks 1850 372 999
Gas Networks Ireland 1850 205 050
Irish Water 1850 278 278
Stay safe everyone
Be prepared, be sensible and be careful and stay safe.
Retweeted Limerick Council (@LimerickCouncil):
Major roadworks planned at Ennis Road, #Limerick from Monday 23rd October to Thursday 14th December 2017 https://t.co/FieSVrlo9s
Retweeted Limerick Council (@LimerickCouncil):
Works to begin on 23 October on a section of R445 (Old Dublin Road) to help reduce peak waiting times for motorists https://t.co/vawd1gRMU3
Retweeted Womenscouncilireland (@NWCI):
Important mandate for Government to reverse 2012 pension changes after Motion by @willieodeaLIVE passed in Dáil https://t.co/xuZnlKcR1e