The Army has been called in to give extra support to communities across Ireland who are dealing with the floods.

Troops and vehicles have been sent to areas of Cork, Galway, Clare, Kilkenny and Westmeath.

The army are clearing roads to help people get to their homes and they are transporting sandbags to help with the relief efforts.

The Coast Guard are again appealing for people to stay away from piers and harbors, as bad weather and high seas continue. 

Leinster and Munster are being hit with heavy rain for the next 24 hours.

The Taoiseach is looking into a long term forecasting system to better prepare themselves for future storms.