A **fresh weather warning** has been issued for the Republic of Ireland as **snow and icy conditions** persist nationwide.
Approximately **43,000 customers** are currently without water due to freezing pipes and conditions affecting various regions.
Schools, hospitals, and transportation services like **bus and rail** have been severely impacted, particularly in counties **Cork, Kerry, Tipperary, and Limerick**.
Power outages continue, with about **17,000 homes** without electricity; restoration efforts may take several days in severely affected areas.
Residents are advised by **Met Éireann** to prepare for very cold nights, with temperatures not expected to rise above freezing.
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