Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 February 2025
124. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if Met Éireann will undertake to publish in full the high-level weather briefings issued to local authorities and other agencies in advance of severe weather events, in order that members of the public can avail of full information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3632/25]
View answerThe Met Éireann briefings presented at the National Emergency Co-ordination Group (NECG) meetings are designed to support the decision making of emergency response stakeholders including government departments and agencies.
The weather information presented at the NECG meetings is all available on Met Éireann’s website and mobile applications as well as more detailed, localised forecast information designed to support the public in decision making.
Additionally, after NECG meetings this weather information is included in the public messaging and press releases issued.
