The Department of Education and Skills has issued the following notice to schools:

“In response to the imminent Storm Ophelia, the Department of Education and Skills is now publicly informing all schools, colleges and other education institutions that they are to remain closed tomorrow, Monday 16 October.

This decision has been made following discussions with members of the Government Task Force on Emergency Planning and in light of the advice from Met Éireann on this unprecedented storm.

All schools and colleges will be closed tomorrow.”

Issued by DES 15 October 2017 at 20:27

In accordance with the Department’s notification, CPSMA’s office will remain closed on Monday 16th October 2017.