The Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council says it’s been a long and busy two weeks following Storm Eowyn.
Councillor John O’Hara, who works as an ESB technician says regulations need to be brought in regarding trees near electricity lines.
He says that in particular, where ESB lines were running through forestry, the amount of trees fallen on the lines means it has taken twice as long to restore power to customers.
He spoke to Midwest News Editor Teresa O’Malley, and began by complimenting all of the staff involved in the cleanup operation following on from the storm….
