All public offices in Dublin and Wicklow to close tomorrow and Friday

The closure will include all area offices, parks, leisure centres, libraries and bring centres.

Car parks at Clontarf and Sandymount are closed to the public due to expected high tides over the coming days.

Our outdoor crews are still working hard around the city, clearing paths & roads. #BeastFromTheEast #StormEmma #Sneachta pic.twitter.com/X0aWstzap6

— Dublin City Council (@DubCityCouncil) February 28, 2018

"The Council apologises for any inconvenience caused by this closure," a statement read.

"Essential staff will still be working over this period in the area of housing and homeless services; emergency services including Dublin Fire Brigade and Ambulance Service and all roads and environmental operational services. See www.dublincitycouncil.ie for updates.

"The City’s Winter Maintenance Plan continues to be implemented and 9 road gritting crews will again work through the night to salt the street network covering the national, regional and commuter routes."

In case of life-threatening emergencies, the public are advised to contact 999 or 112.

For any other emergencies contact: (01) 679 6186

Dublin City Council crisis team will reconvene again at 11.30am tomorrow.

Due to the worsening weather conditions all Dublin City Council Offices will remain closed on Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd of March.  However Essential staff supporting our response to this severe weather event will be required to attend work - https://t.co/QUg9gG3sWx

— Dublin City Council (@DubCityCouncil) February 28, 2018

Wicklow County Council is also to close all County Buildings to the public on both days.

Staff considered to be essential to the delivery of services will remain on duty in County Buildings during this period

All other non-essential services, including Libraries, Civic Amenity Centres etc, will be closed to the public during this period.

- Digital desk