Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 July 2012
388 Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons to date who have been awarded assistance in the Cork area following the recent flooding; if she will break it down by the affected areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36514/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraDepartment officials have provided immediate support to households affected by the Cork floods through the issue of exceptional and urgent needs payments. Payments have been made to 31 individuals totalling approximately €16,000 throughout the affected areas. Most of these payments have been in respect of a household's immediate needs such as clothing, food, bedding and emergency accommodation needs. A breakdown of the payments is provided in the following tabular statement.
Officials from the Community Welfare Service are liaising with the Red Cross, the Garda, businesses and other parties who have offered assistance to those affected. Through this cross-disciplinary approach, appropriate supports are being made available to those in need as swiftly as possible.
The Government has announced the extension of the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme, to assist affected householders in Cork. This scheme, which is means tested, will provide emergency financial assistance to households who are not in a position to meet costs for essential needs in the period immediately following flooding. People seeking assistance under this scheme should contact their local Department of Social Protection representative.
|
Location |
No. Of Individuals |
Amount |
|
Blackpool |
12 |
€5,165 |
|
Glanmire |
8 |
€4,513 |
|
Clonakilty |
4 |
€2,050 |
|
Douglas |
3 |
€2,050 |
|
Farranree |
1 |
€1,270 |
|
Gurranabraher |
1 |
€700 |
|
Kilnap |
1 |
€300 |
|
Commons Road |
1 |
€200 |
|
Total |
31 |
€16,248 |
