Urgent warning issued for all of Ireland following three deaths this week as heatwave continues

The public is being warned that water safety needs to be at the forefront of everyone’s minds as they head for a dip amid the current heatwave.

Sadly, there have been three drownings over the past week, prompting Minister Eamon Ryan to plead with people to "be careful out there.”

He said that unfortunately, "It happens every time, it's so predictable but so tragic for every family.”