Weather: Decision to close schools 'down to each individual school manager'

Met Éireann has issued an Orange Weather warning for snow and ice for a number of counties, following reports of heavy snowfall and traffic disruption in parts of the country on Thursday morning. Patrick O'Donovan, Minister with Responsibility for Emergency Planning has joined Kieran to discuss the government response. Six people were also rescued from Carrauntoohil in Co Kerry overnight amid the dangerous conditions. Independent Killarney Councilor Donal Grady joined Kieran to discuss...

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18.30 9 Mar 2023

Weather: Decision to close schools 'down to each individual school manager'

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18.30 9 Mar 2023

Met Éireann has issued an Orange Weather warning for snow and ice for a number of counties, following reports of heavy snowfall and traffic disruption in parts of the country on Thursday morning.

Patrick O'Donovan, Minister with Responsibility for Emergency Planning has joined Kieran to discuss the government response.

Six people were also rescued from Carrauntoohil in Co Kerry overnight amid the dangerous conditions. Independent Killarney Councilor Donal Grady joined Kieran to discuss...