Red Cross sends humanitarian aid to flood-affected Dublin householders

HOUSEHOLDERS living in flood-damaged buildings yesterday began receiving payments from the Irish Red Cross humanitarian fund.

The grants are designed to cover the loss of household items and other damage caused by the torrential rain and flooding two weeks ago, which wreaked havoc across huge areas of the country, particularly Leinster.

The grants of up to €1,000 will be provided to households where the damage has been assessed by community welfare officers.