Weather warning extended to Friday as emergency group meets over cold snap

There is ‘no expectation’ of power blackouts, Minister says, as temperatures to drop below -5 degrees

National Emergency Coordination Group meeting on Sunday. Photograph: Office of Emergency Planning/@emergencyIE
National Emergency Coordination Group meeting on Sunday. Photograph: Office of Emergency Planning/@emergencyIE
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Sarah Burns

Sarah Burns

Sarah Burns is a reporter for The Irish Times
Kitty Holland

Kitty Holland

Kitty Holland is Social Affairs Correspondent of The Irish Times