Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 January 2010
757 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amount of money paid out to date under the humanitarian assistance scheme for those affected by flooding in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1280/10]
View answerIn recognition of the devastation suffered by people in many areas of the country as a result of the flooding from November 2009 onwards, the Government set up a Humanitarian Assistance Scheme to provide income tested financial support to people who have suffered damages to their homes not covered by insurance. An initial sum of €10million has been set aside by the Government for this purpose.
Community Welfare Service staff in County Clare have been providing support to families since this flooding occurred. Up to 8th January 2009 they had already made over 340 payments to 86 individuals to the value of some €133,500.
