Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 February 2005
366 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is an emergency fund available in his Department to compensate householders who are victims of extreme and devastating flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5660/05]
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My Department has no direct role in relation to flood damage and compensation for householders or others who suffer losses as a result of flooding. The Office of Public Works has primary responsibility for devising and implementing such flood relief measures. No funds are available to the Department specifically to meet expenditure incurred by local authorities due to flooding. However, local authorities can, where necessary, provide emergency short-term accommodation for persons made homeless as a result of disasters such as flooding. My Department recoups 90% of the cost of providing such accommodation.
