Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 332 of 26 February 2013, when it is expected that consideration of the matter will be completed; and when his Department will be in contact again with the person. [11711/13]

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. 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 legal agreement necessary for the purpose of this scheme issued to the householders on 5 December 2012. A number of documents, including signed legal agreements, were recently received from the person concerned and are being considered in the Department in consultation with the Department’s legal advisors. It is not possible to specify the timeframe within which this matter will be finalised. However, I can assure the Deputy that officials in the Department are making every effort to progress the matter and will be in contact with the person concerned as soon as possible.