Driving conditions will be hazardous, even where roads are gritted, slow down, drive with caution.

Challenging driving conditions in Tipp

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Due to the ongoing snow/ice event across Tipperary driving condition are very difficult across the county and across our entire road network.

Many local routes are impassable with routes on higher ground particularly difficult.

These difficult driving conditions include roads and routes salted under our winter salting programme. These routes are passable but drivers should drive at an appropriate speed to match the conditions.

The road conditions will remain very difficult tomorrow and well into next week with a sharp cold snap forecast.

Key Public Safety Messages:

•Driving conditions will be hazardous, even where roads are gritted, slow down, drive with caution, be aware of other road users and allow extra time for your journey.

•Drivers travelling longer journeys are advised to be aware of conditions right along their route, as the weather may vary significantly across different parts of the country.

•Public transport may also be affected by this spell of wintry weather, so I’d advise people to check with service operators for the latest updates in their area.

•Take extra care while walking: footpaths etc. can be extremely hazardous/slippery due to ice

•Check on elderly, vulnerable and isolated neighbours

•Keep your phone charged and take it with you on all journeys. In an emergency dial 999 or 112

•People are advised to prepare for this period of severe weather including ensuring their mobile phone is fully charged to enable communication.

•Monitor Met Éireann forecasts and/or visit https://www.met.ie/ for the most up to date information. Information is available across social media platforms and other news media sources.

•ESB Emergency Services can be contacted at 1800 372 999. The public can monitorwww.PowerCheck.ie.

•Uisce Éireann Customers can check their website and social media channels for updates and to get in touch with any issues or concerns via our 24/7 customer care centre at 1800 278 278. People can also sign up online to free text alert system to get regular updates about their local supplies - seewww.water.ie.

•People are advised to conserve water, and visit https://www.water.ie for advice

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