Ireland's CCAC Slams Government's Inaction on Extreme Weather Preparation
Ireland's Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) has issued stark warnings about the country's lack of preparation for extreme clima events. Despite Winter Storm Éowyn's devastation in January 2023, which left over a million people without essential services, a review of the response has not been released. The CCAC criticizes the government's inaction and calls for urgent action.
The CCAC has slammed the lack of measurable targets and timelines in departmental adaptation plans. It also highlights the National Coastal Change Strategy's unclear delivery path, launched two years ago. The council recommends establishing regional emergency hubs, pre-stocked with equipment and supplies, to be operated by local authorities. These hubs would support service providers during winter storm warnings. However, the CCAC warns that local authorities need increased resources to recruit climate teams and implement strategies before storms hit. The council also calls for a permanent, properly funded extreme-weather assistance scheme for households and small businesses.
Winter Storm Éowyn in January 2023 was a stark reminder of the need for such preparations. It left over 768,000 homes without power, 200,000 without water, and over a million without broadband or telephone service. The CCAC warns that Ireland is not prepared for future storm seasons, suggesting that storms like Éowyn are becoming more frequent due to clima change.
The CCAC's recommendations aim to improve Ireland's resilience to extreme weather events. However, the government's delay in releasing the Storm Éowyn review and addressing the CCAC's concerns raises questions about its commitment to clima preparedness. With winter storms like Éowyn becoming more frequent, urgent action is needed to protect Irish households and businesses.
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