Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 December 2015
559. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide compensation measures for businesses in County Donegal to assist with the financial impact of recent flood damage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44682/15]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware the Government decided on 8 December to allocate €5m to provide emergency humanitarian support to small businesses that have been unable to secure flood insurance and have been flooded arising from the impact of Storm Desmond. The scheme is being overseen by the Department of Defence and is being administered by the Irish Red Cross. Details in relation to the scheme are available on the Red Cross website. The Deputy will appreciate as these payments are being funded through the Vote of the Department of Defence, my Department has no role in relation to this matter.
