Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The purpose of the Emergency Humanitarian Flood Relief Scheme administered by my Department is to provide urgent funding to small businesses (up to 20 employees), community and voluntary organisations affected by flooding who were unable, through no fault of their own, to secure flood insurance.

The Scheme provides a contribution towards the costs of returning such premises to their pre-flood condition including the replacement of flooring, fixtures and fittings and damaged stock where relevant.

The Irish Red Cross paid out a total of €3,300,428.18 in 2023 on behalf of my Department in respect of 3 severe weather events in 2023.

1. Severe weather event in Co Kerry and Co Wexford during the period 17th June 2023 to 26th June 2023.

2. Severe weather event in Co Donegal in July 2023.

3. Storm Babet, Storm Ciaran and Storm Debi during the months of October and November 2023, impacting Counties Cork, Wexford, Waterford, Limerick, Kilkenny and Louth.

Of the €3,300,428.18 paid out in 2023, €3,272,428.18 was paid out to 157 applicants in respect of flooding as a result of storms during the months of October and November 2023, the application process for which closed on 15 December 2023. The remaining payments for this Scheme are due to be paid out in the coming weeks.