The Ublin City Council has prepared emergency plans to protect the homeless from extreme temperatures in the coming days.
A high temperature warning has been issued for: Ireland from Sunday, advising people to take precautions against sunburn or heat stroke.
The yellow status is in effect from 6 a.m. Sunday to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with temperatures reaching 32 degrees on Monday.
A council spokesman said: “Dublin City Council, as the leading legal authority in the Dublin area, is coordinating response to ensure homeless people at risk are protected during extreme weather events.
“In response to the warm weather warning expected in the coming days, arrangements have been made with service providers to ensure that temporary shelter remains available to anyone who wishes to access it.
“The DRHE-funded Dublin Street Outreach Service and Housing First Intake Team (provided by Dublin Simon & Peter McVerry Trust) will be reaching out to people at risk of poor sleep to provide shelter to all who need it.”
The outreach teams will provide water and sunscreen distribution, shelter where needed and encourage people to be aware of the sun.
They will also use social media to ask the public to report people sleeping rough during the hot weather.
The council encouraged anyone in need of emergency shelter to contact their local government or the toll-free number for homeless services – 1800 707 707.
Met Eireann said the “exceptionally warm weather” will bring daytime temperatures of 25-30C.
We want to prevent accidents as much as possible, so that if someone gets into trouble in the water, they can quickly get the help they need
Nighttime temperatures will range from 15C to 20C.
Fine Gael Senator Barry Ward said people should keep in mind the importance of safety around coasts and inland waters.
He said: “As a heat wave continues across Ireland, there is an increased demand for rescue services; the coast guardthe lifeboat and other emergency services are under additional pressure.
“Met Eireann has issued a high temperature warning for the entire country, with temperatures reaching 30C. Beaches and the lakes around Ireland are likely to be busier than ever.
“Swimmingpaddle boarding, sailing, windsurfing and using our marine leisure facilities is an essential part of good weather, but we must always remember that it is easy to get into trouble in the water.
“We know we need to protect our skin from the sun, but we also need to protect ourselves and our loved ones from the dangers that can be present in and around the water.
“After the tragic death of a teenage boy who struggled to swim” how so this week we must all work to ensure that such a tragedy does not happen again anywhere in Ireland this weekend.
“We want to prevent accidents as much as possible, so that if someone gets into trouble in the water, they can quickly get the help they need.
“We don’t want emergency services to be too busy helping swimmers, divers or boaters, so help our emergency services by making sure you don’t need their help.”
Meanwhile, Irish Water has reminded people in several counties to watch their water consumption as some supplies experience increased demand during the period of warm weather.
We just ask people to be sensible about how they use their water so that we have enough for everyone
James O’Toole of Irish Water said: “We’re calling on the public in Carlow and Kilkenny to be aware of how they use their water at home as we’ve had a very dry spell lately and the temperature this weekend will rise.
“When the busy summer holidays start, many people will spend a lot more time outside, watering the garden or washing cars.
“We’re just asking people to be sensible about how they use their water so that we have enough during the day for everyone to use and that both provinces’ businesses can function optimally.”