ALL schools to stay closed tomorrow (Tuesday)

Following careful consideration by the National Emergency Coordination Group, the Department of Education and Skills, has decided that all schools will remain closed tomorrow #Ophelia

— Richard Bruton (@RichardbrutonTD) October 16, 2017

This decision was primarily taken in the interests of child safety and on the basis of information available in what is a developing situation #Ophelia

— Richard Bruton (@RichardbrutonTD) October 16, 2017

While it is recognised that some schools may not be as badly impacted as others, the information available at this time indicates that over 350,000 businesses & homes already without power, severe winds continue to cause damage across the country as the storm progresses. #Ophelia

— Richard Bruton (@RichardbrutonTD) October 16, 2017

More to Follow

We are awaiting confirmation on the closures of universities and other educational institutions