The disruption from the cold snap across the island of Ireland is continuing with dozens of flights cancelled out of Dublin.
As of 9am, airlines have cancelled at least 23 outbound flights and 27 inbound flights on Saturday.
It comes after 69 departing flights and 74 inbound flights were cancelled last night.
The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) said airlines have responsibility for de-icing planes, and this is what has caused the delays.
Dublin Airport is once again fully open & operational today (Saturday). However, as a knock on from the issues faced by airlines yesterday, a number of flights have been cancelled. Passengers are advised to check with their airline for the latest info regarding their flight. pic.twitter.com/ErnoV3ZJ0B
— Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) December 10, 2022
DAA's personnel were positioned at the airport terminals overnight to try to assist travellers with rebooking, according to Graeme McQueen, manager of media relations for DAA.
All surfaces at Dublin Airport, including the runways, aprons, stands, roadways, and walkways, were preventatively treated throughout the night and are completely open and operating once more today, just as they were on Friday.
"DAA's personnel remained on duty in the terminals throughout the night to assist travellers looking to rebook their cancelled flights from Friday, giving water and other necessities to those waiting at airline offices," the DAA said.
Very cold overnight with minimum air temperatures below average 🥶🌡️📉Temperatures will continue to fall over the coming days so do take heed of warnings➡️https://t.co/BoUueCJ5zIand advice from ➡️https://t.co/GgyXeUmEfC pic.twitter.com/5BCnsdk8In— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) December 10, 2022
Forecasters advised drivers to be alert for black ice as the icy conditions and freezing fog might make walkways and roads more hazardous.
The worst of the sleety showers are anticipated to affect coastal regions in the northwest, and a snow and ice warning is in effect in Co. Donegal until midday on Saturday.
Particular worries have been expressed about the welfare of elderly individuals who live alone, rough sleepers, and asylum seekers staying in tents.
The predicted range of temperatures is 0 to 4 C, with Saturday night's low likely to be minus 5 C.
For counties Antrim and Down in Northern Ireland, a snow and ice warning is in effect until midday on Sunday.
According to the Met Office, there may be minor interruption as a result of slippery surfaces and localised snowfall.
People who live in certain areas of Northern Ireland will get cold weather benefits as a result of the weather.
