Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 February 2012
275 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Social Protection when final approval will be given to a person (details supplied) in County Galway of assistance to relocate; the reason for the delay to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6752/12]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware the Government has provided various types of support to people affected by the November 2009 flooding. Humanitarian Aid payments were made, both in the immediate aftermath of the flooding and subsequently to enable eligible households to resume living at their home. Flood relief works were also undertaken in some of the affected areas and other works are at an advanced state of preparation. Discussions also took place with representatives of the insurance industry regarding giving households access to appropriate house insurance at a reasonable cost.
Subject to certain conditions the Government also decided to provide support to a small number of families who are continuing to experience significant housing problems as a result of the November 2009 flooding and are considering the possibility of relocating rather than resuming living at their original home.
The household of the person concerned has been visited by an official from the Department and a report of their individual circumstances has been completed. The Department has received a report from the Office of Public Works in relation to the house of the person concerned and on the basis of all the relevant facts in the case an offer of financial assistance towards relocation has been made.
A request for a review of the terms and conditions of the offer has been received from the person concerned. This review is currently being considered and it is expected that the result of the review will be made known to the person concerned in the coming weeks.
