Small businesses can apply to Storm Bert flood damage fund for an extra week, says minister
Rob Scholes, 75, walking through floodwater and mud after a landslip forced people from their homes in Cwmtillery during Storm Bert in November (George Thompson/PA)
A fund which can be accessed by small businesses who were affected by recent flood damage will remain open for an extra week as the aftermath of Storm Bert continues to affect employers across the country, Enterprise, Trade and Employment Minister Peter Burke confirmed today.
Mr Burke secured Government approval to open the Emergency Humanitarian Support Scheme, which will cover small businesses, sports clubs, community and voluntary organisations unable to secure flood insurance and affected by flooding.
Storm Bert, which struck from November 22 to 25 last year, affected more than 60,000 homes and businesses, mainly in rural areas, who were left without power with some incurring damage.
The scheme will be administered by the Irish Red Cross on behalf of the department and will remain open for applications until January…
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