More needs to be done in response to Storm Éowyn says local TD

The Government will face further questions over its response to Storm Éowyn later today.

Sinn Féin has tabled a private members motion to debate the issue.

With the Taoiseach out of the country, the usual Cabinet meeting is deferred until tomorrow. Sinn Fein also wants a suspension of the standing charges and levies that are automatically billed to customers even when no electricity is used.

Along with Sinn Féin's motion, the Social Democrats are calling for a Special Oireachtas Committee to be set up to examine the Government's response to the storm. Deputy Cathy Bennett says more needs to be done and lessons need to be learned.