Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 September 2017
245. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will put in place a financial package that can adequately compensate a club (details supplied) for the devastation caused to their grounds adjoining the Crana River following the recent floods; and if he or the Minister of State for Sport will urgently meet the club committee to discuss options. [41109/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy colleague the Minister of State at the Department of Defence, Mr. Paul Kehoe TD, has already announced a scheme to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to organisations (including sporting bodies) unable to secure flood insurance and affected by the recent flooding in Donegal.
Accordingly, in the first instance I would urge any sporting organisation affected by the floods to contact the Irish Red Cross who are administering the scheme.
In relation to sports clubs impacted by the flooding but whose damage is deemed to be outside the terms of the Irish Red Cross Scheme, I have previously advised that any such clubs should contact the Sports Capital Programme Division of my Department. In this regard, a request for assistance has already been received from the club referred to by the Deputy and I have personally visited the site in the company of Minister Joe McHugh. I am aware of the challenges the club faces and am eager to assist in any way I can. In this regard, officials in my Department are liaising with the club to assess their needs and make recommendations on what assistance can be provided.
