€109k paid out to 275 flood victims as part of initial assistance phase

A sum of €109,000 has been paid to 275 claimants in the initial emergency assistance response to assist flood victims in Limerick, said Housing Minister Jan O’Sullivan yesterday.

Ms O’Sullivan, a Labour TD for Limerick, said: “Some 275 emergency humanitarian payments have been made and the total dispersed to date is €109,000.

“This represents 70% of the payments made to flood victims across the country and it highlights the enormity of the flooding that King’s Island and beyond experienced.”