Paul Connaughton (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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Question 318: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason there has not been more contact between her and a person (details supplied) in County Galway regarding their relocation following flooding; if her attention has been drawn to the inconvenience it has caused the person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26999/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Government has provided various types of support to people affected by the November 2009 flooding. Humanitarian Aid payments were made, both in the immediate aftermath of the flooding and subsequently to enable eligible households to resume living at their home. Flood relief works were also undertaken in some of the affected areas and other works are at an advanced state of preparation. Discussions also took place with representatives of the insurance industry regarding giving households access to appropriate house insurance at a reasonable cost. Subject to certain conditions the Government also decided to provide support to a small number of families who are continuing to experience significant housing problems as a result of the November 2009 flooding and are considering the possibility of relocating rather than resuming living at their original home.

The household of the persons concerned has been visited by an official from the Department and a report of their circumstances has been completed. The Department has received a report from the Office of Public Works in relation to the house of the person concerned and expects to be in a position to make a decision on the case shortly.