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POLITICIANS WILL BE heading back to their constituencies early this week due to the Dáil being suspended for the rest of the week because of the cold conditions.
The Oireachtas Business Committee, which agrees the weekly agenda of business for the Dáil, met shortly after the National Emergency Coordination Group (NECG) met today.
It decided that Dáil will be suspended at 2pm today and remain closed for the rest of the week.
Management of the Houses of the Oireachtas had warned yesterday that following the forecast, the position regarding the opening hours at Leinster House would be reviewed, with a shut down a possibility if necessary.
A statement from the Houses of the Oireachtas this afternoon said:
Due to adverse weather conditions, Dáil and Seanad Éireann, as well as Committees, have adjourned for this week. Leinster House will close this evening at 5pm and reopen on Monday morning.
Many people around the country woke up to heavy snow this morning, but Met Éireann is warning that conditions are going to get a lot worse over the coming days.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said today that each employer needs to assess whether it is safe for their employees to travel to work. He said people should avoid unnecessary journeys in status red areas.
Met Éireann said accumulations of up to 10cm of snow fell throughout the night, with conditions set to get worse during the day.
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He was some man. In his spare time he used to visit hospitals and old folks homes to sing for Patients and Residents.Always made time for the regulars at his nights, such as my late grandmother and her friend..
Jesus, I’m here singing ‘three good reasons’ in my head.
RIP Sir
RIP Sonny
@Mick12: With the window cleaner smile.
@Quentin Moriarty: doing the ‘wave’ here. Goodbye Sonny
So sorry to hear this. I always loved listening to Sonny over the years. Thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP Sonny.
A true gentleman – may he rest in peace
He was a regular on going strong in my 2 station childhood
@Chewey Bacca: A regular on Live at 3 if I remember…
@Ben Jamen: Yup…with Angela Farrell I believe…he seemed like a lovely guy…
@Ben Jamen: had the old dears eating out of his hands
The Irish Bruce Forsythe, charisma and unbridled talent .
RIP SONNY
“No one will ever know” Great song, great singer. Sadly missed.
@John Cassin: Im in SE Asia at the moment ,almost in tears . Im deaf, but all of Sonny’s favourites are running through my head and I can see him as plain as day, and I’m thinking of my Ma and Da , Uncles and Aunts, all long gone, and how they loved him. Rest in Peace Good man , you always gave so much of yourself to the people and they loved you .
@John Cassin: Im in SE Asia at the moment ,almost in tears . Im deaf, but all of Sonny’s favourites are running through my head and I can see him as plain as day, and I’m thinking of my Ma and Da , Uncles and Aunts, all
long gone, and how they loved him. Rest in Peace Good man , you always gave so much of yourself to the people and they loved you .
@Terry Cahill: Sorry for the double post ..
@Terry Cahill: Your great post was worth reading twice! RIP to a lovely man
A lovely, genuine,kindhearted man. Love ya Sonny.
There’s another part of Dublin history and character gone. Sadly missed by all dubs and country people alike.
R I P
Sad news, lovely man. Condolences to Sonnys family, R.I.P
A lovely Gentleman may he rest in peace
He made it seem so easy but that was because he worked so very hard.
Great entertainer – anybody who ever saw him live was immediately brought into the show.
What I admired in his shows was how he could string a load of different songs together so seamlessly.
RIP – and Thanks.
Beyoncé’s auld lad
@Paul Carew: Funny in fairness
sad news
Very sad to hear of the passing of the Great Sonny Knowles.. I still play his music week after week and I will continue to do so.. Sonny was a top class entertainer and where ever he played, the venue was packed.. Condolences to his wife, children and grandchildren and may Sonny Rest In Peace..
A great all round entertainer and always available for charity gigs. A great sax player as well and a man of so many talents. Always a pleasure to see hs name on the playlist as he was nice to work with. Never changed in all the years I worked with him in different venues
R.I.P. Sonny, a gentleman always…
Sincere condolences to family,friends and fans.
A really genuine musician, note perfect always, ultimate professional…a sad loss.
Earl Gill Orchestra not Earl Grill
LOVELY MAN GREAT SINGER
R. I. P SONNY KNOWLES
YOUR SADLY MISSED
Very sad
RIP Sonny
R.I.P Sonny
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