Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 February 2024
137. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will expand the emergency humanitarian support scheme to include damage caused by storms during a red alert event; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5089/24]
View answerThe Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) Flooding Relief Scheme is an emergency humanitarian contribution for businesses, (up to 20 employees), community, voluntary and sporting bodies, who are unable to secure flooding insurance though no fault of their own, to assist them in returning their premises to their pre-flood condition.
In relation to non-flooding damage to property which has been caused by storms , property owners should in the first instance get in touch with their insurance companies as businesses that suffer damage or loss of property from severe weather events should ordinarily have insurance against that risk.
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) Flooding Relief Scheme is intended as an emergency humanitarian assistance contribution only and not as compensation for loss or a replacement for the cover provided by insurance.
