A North Clare resident claims the lack of central heating in her home caused by a loss of power brought on by Storm Éowyn created borderline dangerous conditions.
It comes as approximately 60 homes across the county remain without power for a twelfth day in the aftermath of the storm, with ESB crews confident power will be restored to all parts of the county by this evening.
Johanna Krijnsen has been living in Lisdoonvarna for five years having first moved to Ireland over 10 years ago.
During the red weather alert, over 20 roof tiles were blown off her house by the strong winds, while two polytunnels in her garden were completely destroyed resulting in damages to the tune of over €11,000.
Her home was also without power for 10 days in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn, with her four children showing symptoms of illness following the third day without power.
Johanna says conditions quickly went from inconvenient to almost unsafe.
Meanwhile, a phased commercial rates refund for businesses affected by Storm Éowyn has been proposed by a West Clare councillor.
The Humanitarian Assistance Scheme operated by the Department of Social Protection supports homeowners who’ve suffered losses due to extreme weather events but doesn’t provide assistance to businesses.
Councillor McInerney, who’s also the proprietor of McInerney’s XL in Doonbeg, says those in the worst affected areas should be the State’s priority.
The Taoiseach says a “fundamental rethink” is needed in how Ireland manages its response to bad weather.
Around 18,000 homes, farms and businesses remain without power after Storm Eowyn almost two weeks ago.
The Cabinet is discussing how to improve the energy grid after the Government faced criticism for its response to the bad weather.
Speaking on his way into the meeting, Micheál Martin admitted Ireland needs to be better prepared next time.