Actor Mel Gibson praised US President Donald Trump’s visit to California during the wildfires, likening it to a father figure arriving to take charge. Trump has threatened to withhold disaster relief aid from California. Gibson, named a “Special Ambassador” to Hollywood by Trump, has been a long-time supporter of the president.
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Storm Éowyn: Customers still without power could see restoration times change as work continues
ESB Networks is working to restore power to 32,000 premises still without power after Storm Éowyn, with estimated restoration times subject to change. More than 736,000 properties have been reconnected, and international technicians are assisting local crews. The company has doubled its customer contact centre resources to handle high call volumes efficiently. Full Article
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