However the pump has been repaired and Irish Water hopes to begin restoring supply later on Monday.

Engineers from Fingal County Council worked overnight in the hope of restoring supply by late morning or early afternoon today.

Vector said it was slowly restoring supply, with crews still working in several areas including Sylvia Park, Remuera, and Mt Wellington.

The (nameless) hero must carry out quests with the ultimate goal of defeating the creatures and restoring supply routes to the islands.

Basil Scarsella, chief executive of the company owned by Hong Kong's Cheung Kong Group, was responding to criticism from customers over delays in restoring supply.