Marian Harkin (Sligo-Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the fact that the Taoiseach visited Leitrim village earlier this week. Those who were with him on the day saw that he spent time there, saw the damage for himself and listened to people. He said that assistance would be available quickly. He said it would be available "today or tomorrow". I know that the Department of the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, has humanitarian assistance available for households. I hope it is available straight away. However, my specific question is about what interim funding - not loans, but supports - are available for businesses to help them get up and running. It seems that many people may be underinsured because of the huge cost of insurance. If, for example, they are underinsured by 30%, then regardless of the size of their claim, big or small, they lose 30% of their claim. That is a major issue that applies not only to the people of Leitrim village, but they are the people facing it now.

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