Local authorities, transport agencies, operators and critical service providers are coordinating response and clean-up operations following difficult conditions overnight.

The forecaster is still warning of the continued risk of flooding in parts of the east.

The emergency department at Mercy University Hospital (MUH) in Cork city has been temporarily closed due to flooding

Met Éireann’s Andrew Doran-Sherlock has also warned that just because the rain has stopped, flooding still remains a risk.

It comes as a Status Yellow rain warning is in place for a number of counties on Monday.

Micheál Martin's comments come after he met with the National Emergency Coordination Group (NECG) on Saturday, where he was briefed on the current situation and response.

Parts of Co Wexford remain among the worst hit areas following further overnight rain.

Kilkenny County Council has said that the quay is now closed and “to avoid the area if possible, plan extra travel time and reduce speed

Met Éireann is once again warning of localised and river flooding with difficult travelling conditions expected

It comes as those worst hit by floodwaters during Storm Chandra on Tuesday have been told to apply for emergency payments.

After several days of persistent rainfall, the River Suir has risen, with overtopping in several areas.

Parts of Wexford and Waterford have been hit badly by flooding as Storm Chandra hits Ireland

Met Éireann and the Met Office have issued warnings for heavy rain this weekend.

Met Éireann warns of severe gusts and dangerous conditions across Ireland. Check for the latest on closures and cancellations.

Properties were flooded in the Gorey area as the River Ounavarra burst its banks while there was flooding incidents in Castlebridge and Mayglass

Members of the public are being advised to avoid the area as the River Blackwater has burst its banks, flooding a number of houses and the local pub.

Heavy downpours and widespread flooding are expected across the country as weather alerts come into effect

South Belfast is among the worst-affected areas with Laganbank Road described as ‘not passable’.

American bride, Elisabeth Villa, and her Irish husband, Anthony McSweeney, tied the knot last week in Gougane Barra

Stormont's Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins was speaking as she watched a training exercise with flood defences in central Belfast.

Met Éireann is warning of a risk of spot flooding, and lightning damage.

Mr Murphy said it would not be clear until the weekend whether schools would open on Monday when they can see how much snow has accumulated.

John Fahy described driving home during the worst of the storm, which hit southern Spain on Tuesday.

Pedro Sanchez thanked the people of Ireland for their solidarity and kindness.

Met Éireann says heavy and persistent rain will lead to spot flooding.

Some 20 properties in Bantry, Co Cork were flooded amid heavy rainfall on Saturday.

Met Éireann is forecasting 'heavy and persistent rain' this weekend

The status-orange alert is for Cork, Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny and Wexford.

The Government aims to have 90% of local authority services available online within the next six years.

The warning is valid from 10:26am this morning to 9pm on Saturday evening.

One man said he witnessed a bottle being thrown and staff raising their voices.

Two families have been forced to evacuate their homes near Curraghboy village in Roscommon due to serious flooding

In Kilkenny, the Mullinavat to New Ross Road was closed due to flooding - and there were floods between Mullinavat and Knocktopher

Met Éireann said Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow and Waterford will be affected until midnight tonight

A high tide advisory has been issued by Met Éireann which will stay in place until Monday evening

Extreme weather events this autumn and winter left shops and homes in Midleton, Carlingford and Newry flooded after intense rainfall.

Warnings for wind, rain and thunder will cover much of the west throughout Thursday

In late October, heavy rainfall arising out of Storm Babet led to the flooding of houses in the east Cork town

Met Éireann said rain with heavy falls at times combined with already saturated ground.

The island has been battered by heavy rain and flooding in recent weeks.

On Monday, the Quoile Bridge connecting Downpatrick to Killyleagh was closed, after a crack appeared between the wall and road surface of the bridge.

Heather Humphreys visited business owners and householders in Carlingford on Friday.

Downpatrick, Newcastle and Newry are among the areas worst affected