This evening Minister Dara Calleary TD visited the Emergency Response Hub at Moyne Villa FC to discuss the which is now open.
This fund has two strands:
1. For people who have had damage to their house which has caused damage to food, bedding, furniture. It is not means tested. Please engage with the community welfare officer for food, heat or expenses like that. Do not be hungry, do not be cold, Community welfare team are there to help.
2. For structure damage to your house or property, which is limited at €50,000 for a single person or €90,000 for a married couple with additional allowances for dependent children. This will assist with overall expenses in terms of infrastructure.
People are also advised to engage with insurance companies, engage with local community welfare team or welfare.ie