Tony Killeen
Question:79 Mr. Killeen asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will make special provision for householders and others in North Clare/South Galway who have lost their homes and livelihoods due to recent floods. [4753/95]
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79 Mr. Killeen asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will make special provision for householders and others in North Clare/South Galway who have lost their homes and livelihoods due to recent floods. [4753/95]
Legislation governing the supplementary welfare allowance scheme, which is funded by the Department of Social Welfare and administered by the health boards, contains provisions which enable health boards to respond to exceptional or urgent needs. The determination of applications for assistance under these provisions is a matter for the health boards.