Storm Eowyn cleanup begins as 189,000 in Northern Ireland remain without electricity - live updates

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Storm Éowyn sweeps across Northern Ireland

"This was a severe storm"

PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Davy Beck said it will take days to assess the full impact of the “severe” storm.

“We’re only now starting to see the number of calls start to rise in respect of impacts, concerns for safety, and indeed, more and more reports in respect of roads blocked and issues as a consequence of that,” he said.

“So I think it’s going to be a number of days before we can fully understand the full impacts of this storm but certainly this was a severe storm.”

Statement from the Executive on severe weather

"The Executive has met this evening and thanked all front line workers who have been keeping people safe during the impacts of Storm Éowyn.

"Working in the most difficult of conditions, our front line staff have performed heroics over the last 24 hours and we thank them for everything they have done and are doing. We are in their debt.

"The position remains very challenging with approximately 214,000 homes without power and temperatures forecast to fall close to or below freezing.

"Many roads are blocked with fallen trees, power lines and debris. More than 2000 obstructions on the road network have been reported including 873 on our motorways and class A, B and C roads.

"Ministers have thanked the public for following the advice and have encouraged them to continue to do everything to stay safe. Consider if your journey is really necessary particularly as further severe weather alerts including snow and ice and strong winds are expected.

"The Executive is committed to doing everything it can to return the situation to normal as quickly as possible.

"The recovery operation will take time, will impact on the running of our public services and will have significant financial implications. But we will continue to work together and will leave no stone unturned to get the support necessary.

"The Executive tonight agreed to write to the Prime Minister to ask for assistance in dealing with the impacts of the storm. The issue of practical support has also been raised with the Tánaiste by the First Minister."

Young man who died after a tree fell during Storm Eowyn has been named

20-year-old Kacper Dudek was killed after a tree fell on his car at Feddyglass, Raphoe in Co Donegal, early on Friday.

Irish police are investigating the incident.

Garda investigators are conducting a full examination of the scene this morning.

Statement from Belfast International Airport

“Belfast International Airport is operating a full schedule today. Passengers should check with their airline directly as to the status of their flight in case there is any continuing impact from the storm.

“We are still experiencing some power shortages and technical issues today as a result of the storm, we are working to resolve those issues and minimise any impact. We thank passengers for their continued patience during this time.

“We would also like to acknowledge the significant efforts of all our staff and those who have helped us restore our operations through very challenging weather conditions.

“Those who are travelling today are reminded to arrive at the airport two hours before their airlines scheduled departure time. Please also take extra care when travelling to the airport due to any debris that will be on the roads”.

Significant impacts from Storm Éowyn with further winds and rain in the forecast

Further wind and rain is forecast following the severe disruption bought to parts of the UK by Storm Éowyn. A yellow warning for snow and ice is in place in Northern Ireland, with a separate warning for wind to come into effect tomorrow morning.

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Stay with us throughout the day for all the latest on the fallout from yesterday's Storm Eowyn. Cleanup operations have begun, however thousands remain without power this morning.