ESB crews are working hard this afternoon to restore power to properties across the region following Storm Isha.

Projects include the provision of SEN units, energy retrofits and new classrooms.

ESB Networks is warning it could be a number of days before power is fully restored to all households.

Losses of 19 million euro in unpaid licence fees were recorded last year.

Storm Isha is impacting Mayo, Galway, Roscommon and Kerry the worst according to reports.

A tornado watch has also been issued for Ireland, with potential for funnel clouds to develop during thunderstorms.

He became a suspect in the Sophie Toscan du Plantier murder case in 1996 but was never charged in relation to it.

The extension would incorporate a passenger lift and internal escape stairs.