Written answer
Weather Events
Applications for Stage 1 Storm Éowyn assistance are closed; late Stage 2 and 3 applications may be considered exceptionally where compelling reasons exist.
378. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Social Protection if the humanitarian assistance scheme is still open for applications from Storm Éowyn. [66348/26]
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The Humanitarian Assistance Scheme, now known as the Emergency Response Payment, is administered by my department through the local Community Welfare Service and was activated on Thursday 23 January 2025 to assist householders affected across the country by Storm Éowyn.
Application for Stage 1 assistance is closed.
Applications submitted for Stage 2 and 3 will only be considered in exceptional circumstances and on a case-by-case basis, where there is a compelling reason for the late submission.
Stage 2 involves the replacement of white goods, basic furniture items and other essential household items.
Stage 3 is to identify what longer term financial support is required, including plastering, dry-lining, relaying of floors, electrical re-wiring and painting.