Minister Humphreys confirms that Humanitarian Assistance Scheme is available to support those affected by flooding in County Cork
- Published on: 7 October 2024
- Last updated on: 14 October 2024
The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, TD, has confirmed that the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme is available to provide support to those living in properties directly affected by flooding in County Cork following severe weather conditions.
The Humanitarian Assistance Scheme prevents hardship by providing income-tested financial support to people whose homes are damaged from flooding and severe weather events and who are unable to meet costs for essential needs, household items and structural repair.
Commenting this afternoon, Minister Humphreys said:
“I’m very conscious of the serious disruption that severe weather and flooding is causing for individuals and families in County Cork, especially in Bantry.”
“The Humanitarian Assistance Scheme is open and support is available for those whose homes are affected by the flooding.”
“If any homeowner affected by severe weather needs to access these supports, they can contact the Community Welfare Service by phoning 0818 60 70 80.”
In dealing with emergency events the department generally adopts a three-stage approach as follows:
- Stage 1 provides emergency support payments for food, clothing and personal items in the immediate aftermath of the event
- Stage 2 involves the replacement of white goods, basic furniture items and other essential household items
- Stage 3 is to identify what longer term financial support is required, including plastering, dry-lining, relaying of floors, electrical re-wiring and painting
Further information on the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme is available at: Gov.ie/Humanitarian Assistance Scheme