Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)

At the finance committee yesterday we heard that there is a fund available in Europe to assist those who are affected by a disaster such as flooding. We know that Italy has completed an €18 million drawdown from it. Arising from the floods that took place in Cork recently, many homeowners and businesses are struggling to put their lives back together. Will the Tánaiste confirm whether the Government is considering applying for funding under this fund?

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