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Emergency Support announced for those effected by recent flooding

Emergency Support announced for those effected by recent flooding
Picture framer Brian Bailey showing his flood-damaged business to Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien as he visited New Ross, Co Wexford, on Tuesday. Photo: PA

An Emergency Humanitarian Support Scheme has been opened to small businesses and organisations affected by recent flash floods in the South East.

People in the New Ross and Tullow areas can now avail of the funds.

Heavy downpours in Wexford on Monday the 15th of August were described as 'biblical' which caused the town of New Ross to stand still.

Flash flooding caused severe disruption in Tullow, Bagenalstown and Graiguecullen when the thunder storm struck.

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Tanaiste Leo Varadkar said the funding is available to give urgent assistance to those who were unable to get insurance, to help with the costs of repairing the damage.

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The funding is targeted at small businesses, sports clubs and community and voluntary organisations.

Those affected will receive a contribution of up to €5,000, and if flood damage was significant, a further payment of up to €15,000 will be available following assessment.

For more information visit enterprise.gov.ie.

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