Uisce Éireann is to purchase 100 additional generators as a consequence of Storm Éowyn, according to a briefing note that went to Cabinet from Minister for Housing and Local Government James Browne.
The unprecedented storm damaged Uisce Éireann's infrastructure, with water and wastewater treatment capacity and communications lost during power outages.
Back-up power generation could not fully compensate for the loss.
As part of a review, Uisce Éireann will examine its emergency generator capacity, and alternative power solutions but it is to front-load the expansion of generator capacity by ordering 100 generators immediately.
Hundreds of permanent generators located at treatment plants were tested prior to the arrival of Storm Éowyn and additional fuel was located on site.
Over 300 mobile generators were also distributed in advance.
Uisce Éireann, established in 2014, serves 85% of the population with drinking water, 70% with wastewater services, and employs 3,500 people.
The company operates 1,800 water and wastewater treatment plants as well as 4,100 pumping stations and maintains 90,000km of pipelines across the country.
Taoiseach seeks to establish new Cabinet committees
Taoiseach Micheál Martin was due to seek approval for the establishment of new Cabinet committees.
In addition to the regular leaders' meeting, known as the Committee on Coordination, there will be ten others.
These are: Housing; Infrastructure; Climate Action & Energy; Economy, Trade and Competitiveness; Children, Education and Disability; Migration, Justice & Social Affairs; Health; Water quality; EU & International Affairs; and Northern Ireland.
It is understood that each committee will prepare items for formal decision-making at Cabinet as well as overseeing the implementation of government policy.
Membership involves specific ministers and associated senior officials.
Enterprise minister to present new five-year IDA strategy
Minister for Enterprise and Employment Peter Burke was due to present the new five-year IDA strategy to Cabinet as well as proposed legislation to enhance the offering of grants.
The IDA strategy is entitled: 'Adapt Intelligently: A Strategy for Sustainable Growth and Innovation' and is said to take account of the geopolitical situation.
It is understood Minister Burke has increased the targets for regional growth, targeting 550 new investments, compared with 450 for Dublin.
The strategy identifies four key growth areas: digitalisation and artificial intelligence; semiconductors; health; and sustainability; while also working with existing clients to retain the existing client footprint and offer opportunity to expand.
