Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 November 2017
654. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will sanction funding for flood damage restoration and repair for a tourist facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49022/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Government allocated a fund of up to €2m to be distributed as emergency humanitarian support to small businesses and community, sporting and voluntary bodies in County Donegal which through no fault of their own were unable to secure flood insurance and were flooded following the exceptionally heavy rainfall of 22 and 23 August this year.
The purpose of the emergency fund, which was administered by the Irish Red Cross, was to provide a mechanism whereby those small businesses and organisations could apply to receive a once-off ex-gratia contribution towards the costs of returning their premises to their pre-flood condition. The scheme applies to buildings, contents, fixtures and fittings.
As the tourist facility referred to by the Deputy does not fall into this category, it is not eligible for funding under the Irish Red Cross scheme.
