Schools in Dublin where red or orange alerts have been issued for Strom Barrra were told to remain closed on 8th December. The decision was taken following a meeting held by the National Directorate Fire and Emergency Management.

The Department is advising that all schools that are currently or forecast to be in a Red or Orange alert area should remain closed tomorrow, 8th December. This will allow for assessment of the impact of Storm Barra to take place.

Full statement here: https://t.co/4Tyv5ndYZt

— Department of Education (@Education_Ire) December 7, 2021

Schools in the remaining part of the country would operate as normal. Storm warnings are gradually expected to ease by today.

Third level facilities in the affected counties we are also advised to remain closed by the Minister of Higher education, Simon Harris.

Advice re #StormBarra & third level facilities

My Department is advising that all colleges, universities, further education & training centres that are currently in or forecast to be in a Red or Orange alert area should remain closed tomorrow

— Simon Harris TD (@SimonHarrisTD) December 7, 2021