The Department of Social Protection has said that the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme will be available to support those whose properties are directly affected by the storm.

Ahead of the storm making landfall, ESB has said its “crews and partner contractors around the country have been making the necessary preparations in advance of the high winds, with teams mobilised”.

Uisce Éireann has said it is putting measures in place to minimise disruption of its services to customers in areas affected by Storm Darragh.