Keith Leonard

Keith Leonard

director Ireland

Keith Leonard is the director of the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM) in Ireland, responsible for overseeing disaster preparedness and response. Recently, he led the review of the Government's response to Storm Éowyn, which highlighted the need for improved communication and community support during severe weather events.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
20,820
Power
21$
Sentiment
6.25
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 4 6.25 0.38% +10% 5,030,000 20,820 $5,100 21$
Totals 4 5,030,000 20,820 $5,100 21$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Keith Leonard, the chairperson of the National Emergency Coordination Group, told Newstalk Breakfast that local authorities right across that east region area are on high alert and have engineers out monitoring the water levels in real time in many of the catchments. 6

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: ‘Very high’ risk of flooding as Ireland could see up to three times the average rainfall this week – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: National Emergency Co-ordination Group director Keith Leonard said immediate needs repayments would be made to those affected by flooding. 6

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: More flooding on the way for saturated areas, with heavy rain forecast – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Keith Leonard, national director of fire and emergency management, said local authorities are going to be 'vigilant right out to the weekend.' 6

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Flooding clean-up begins; emergency payments open – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Keith Leonard, national director for Fire and Emergency Management, said local authorities had been preparing since Thursday for heavy rainfall. 7

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Thousands without power around Ireland as warnings lift – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: The National Director for Fire and Emergency Management Keith Leonard warned that Storm Claudia had caused significant flooding. 5

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Three counties still under orange rain alert with the worst yet to come – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Keith Leonard, director of the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM), which headed the review, said many of the issues exposed by the storm were already being addressed. 7

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Public to be advised how to survive 72 hours without services in plan for next Storm Éowyn – The Irish Times