Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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153. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an application for a relocation grant lodged by a person (details supplied) in County Galway; the reason for the delay in issuing this payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32316/13]

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 was the subject of much detailed discussion and negotiations between this Department, the Office of Public Works (OPW) and the Chief State Solicitor's Office (CSSO). The agreement was finalised and issued to the householders in December 2012

In view of the legal obligations attaching to the payment of monies in respect of relocation assistance, householders were advised to seek legal advice prior to signing the agreements.

The required information to complete the processing of a relocation grant for the person named was received in the Department on 19 June 2013. Payment has issued to the person's nominated financial institution on 28 June 2013.