It comes following recent storms.
A Westmeath senator says funding for community centers to purchase electricity generators will be a lifeline in future severe weather events
Senator Paul Daly is putting pressure in the Seanad on the Minister for Rural and Community Development to make a statement on the matter.
It follows Storm Eowyn in which community centers were used as a hub by many people who were without electricity and water for days afterwards.
Senator Daly says it's about safeguarding in the future:
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