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Michael Pyke suffered massive head injuries when he was hit by a tree branch

Man died attempting 'good deed' during Storm Ophelia

An inquest has heard that a man who was about to do "a good deed" by clearing a roadway at the height of Storm Ophelia last October was killed by a branch from a tree.

Ireland • 11 Jun 18

FBD Holdings CEO Fiona Muldoon said while the claims environment shows signs of moderation, it remains difficult

FBD Holdings to resume dividend payment as profits rise

Insurance group FBD Holdings has reported profits before tax of €49.7m for the year to the end of December, up sharply from profits of €11.4m the previous year.

Business • 27 Feb 18

Adapting to risk of flooding will form large part of regional climate action offices' work

Government to set up regional climate action offices

The Government is to set up four regional climate action offices involving local authorities to provide a more coordinated approach for adapting to the challenges of climate change.

Ireland • 19 Jan 18

Kantar says Dunnes Stores traditionally posts a strong performance towards the end of the year

Dunnes Stores takes over top spot amid Ophelia boost

Dunnes Stores has the largest market share among grocery retailers for the first time in nine months, while Storm Ophelia saw a spike in sales as shoppers stocked up ahead of the bad weather.

Business • 20 Nov 17

The widow of Fintan Goss wants there to be 'no ambiguity' during red alerts

Widow wants clear 'stay at home' guidelines for storms

The widow of a man who died during Storm Ophelia has called on the Government to issue clear guidelines to employers regarding Status Red weather alerts.

Storm Ophelia • 10 Nov 17

FBD said the largest number of claims from storm Ophelia to date have come from counties Cork and Tipperary.

FBD Holdings says Storm Ophelia to cost it €4-6m

Shares in insurance company FBD Holdings soared today after it said it expects Storm Ophelia to cost it between €4-6m.

Business • 24 Oct 17

Crews continue to work to restore power after two recent storms

6,000 remain without power following storms

Crews are still working to reconnect electricity to around 6,000 customers who remain without power following Storm Ophelia last Monday and Storm Brian yesterday.

Ireland • 22 Oct 17

A fallen tree affecting power lines in Timahoe

Storm Brian 'unlikely to cause widespread disruption'

The head of the National Emergency Coordination Group has said he does not expect weather conditions from Storm Brian this weekend to be anywhere near as damaging as Storm Ophelia.

Storm Ophelia • 20 Oct 17

The southern half of the country is the worst affected area, with more than 31,000 customers in Cork without service

Number of eir customers without service falls to 60,000

The number of eir customers without broadband, phone, and mobile services as a result of Storm Ophelia has fallen to 60,000.

Business • 18 Oct 17

ESB crews cutting fallen trees in Birr, Co Offaly

Debris cleared from roads but 78,000 without power

Nearly all roads have been cleared of debris left by Storm Ophelia, the National Emergency Coordinating Committee has said, but there are 78,000 homes and businesses without power.

Ireland • 18 Oct 17

n a statement the company said the damage extended to poles, cables and mast infrastructure

Ophelia leaves 11,000 eir customers without service

Telecoms company eir has said "unprecedented and widespread levels of damage" caused to its infrastructure by Storm Ophelia has left more than 11,000 customers without broadband, phone, and mobile services.

Business • 16 Oct 17

A homeless man who sleeps rough in Dublin walking along the Luas line near the Four Courts

Govt criticised over plans for homeless during storm

The Government has been criticised for failing to make timely provision for rough sleepers during Storm Ophelia.

Ireland • 16 Oct 17

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