Westmeath Senator Calls For Community Centers To Purchase Generators
- A Westmeath senator says funding for community centers to purchase electricity generators will be a lifeline in future severe weather events
- Senator Paul Daly is putting pressure in the Seanad on the Minister for Rural and Community Development to make a statement on the matter.
- It follows Storm Eowyn in which community centers were used as a hub by many people who were without electricity and water for days afterwards.
- Senator Daly says it’s about safeguarding in the future
