Press release
Minister Dara Calleary announces the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme to support those householders affected by Storm Éowyn
From Department of Social Protection
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From Department of Social Protection
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Last updated on
The Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary has confirmed that the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme will be available to provide support to those living in properties directly affected Storm Éowyn.
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.
In dealing with emergency events the department generally adopts a three-stage approach as follows:
If any homeowner affected by severe weather needs to access these supports, our emergency Community Welfare Service contact details are available here: Customer Notice.
Public offices will be closed during the red weather warning period. In the event of an extreme emergency (damaged property from extreme weather) occurring due to Storm Éowyn on the days our Intreo/ Branch Offices are closed, details of how the Community Welfare Services can be contacted are below:
Our designated Community Welfare Service phoneline (0818 60 70 80) will be open throughout the day on Friday 24 January.
Community Welfare Services staff will also be available if and as required, over the weekend and the service can be contacted at: