Marcella Corcoran Kennedy (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 342: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the funding available for families who had to leave their homes due to flooding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18422/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Government provided various types of financial support to families in the aftermath of the November 2009 floods. Assistance was provided towards:

· immediate needs such as clothing, food, bedding and emergency accommodation.

· essential household items such as carpets, flooring, furniture and white goods,

· essential repairs and

· meeting individual's ongoing accommodation needs.

Subject to certain conditions the Government decided that support may also be available to a small number of households who are continuing to experience significant housing problems as a result of the November 2009 flooding who are considering the possibility of relocating rather than resuming living at their original home.