Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

This scheme was transferred from the Department of Defence to my Department. We work with the Red Cross in regard to provision of assistance. It is a dedicated funding line and we stand ready to provide emergency support when needed. The maximum contribution under the scheme is €20,000, to restore a business premises or community, voluntary and sporting body property to its pre-flood condition. Thankfully, to date there has not been much call on the scheme this year. However, we stand ready to do so. A number of businesses in Donegal required assistance following the last storm and we were happy to be able to assist them. We do this work in conjunction with the Red Cross, which has been excellent in rolling out the scheme.