Kildare Co Co to receive funding to assist with costs associated with Flooding

Posted on 02. Jan, 2010 by Maynooth Town Portal in Aine Brady TD FF

Local TD and Minister for Older people and Health Promotion, Aine Brady TD, has been informed by her colleague Mr. John Gormley, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, that he has provided €221,000 in supplementary funding to assist Kildare Co Co in meeting the exceptional costs associated with the emergency in dealing with the recent flooding crisis.

“In what was a difficult time for many households around Sallins and other parts of North Kildare, the local authority did provide a professional and rapid response to the difficulties. This funding is to contribute to meeting current costs incurred by local authorities such as emergency staff, emergency materials and equipment, additional operational costs associated with water services, and immediate costs arising in relation to social housing – including clean-up and temporary accommodation, where appropriate.’ stated Minister Brady who stated that the funding was made to affected local authorities in the week before Christmas.

‘Kildare County Council is currently investigating the causes of the Flooding at the Waterways Estate in Sallins.  This will involve consultation with other agencies, including Irish Rail, Waterways Ireland and the management company, which is currently responsible for the housing estate in question.  When the Council has completed its report on the flooding, the OPW will provide the technical advice on appropriate measures to be adopted to alleviate future flood risk in the area.’
‘In recognition of the devastation suffered by people due to the recent flooding, the Government has launched a Humanitarian Assistance Scheme, which is being administered by the Community Welfare Service on behalf of the Department of Social and Family Affairs.  The aim of the scheme is to provide financial support, subject to certain conditions, to people who have suffered flood damage to their homes.
‘As part of its flood awareness programme, the OPW has also developed another website, www.flooding.ie, which gives practical help and advice to homes and businesses that have flooded, or are at risk of flooding.  It contains detailed information on how to prepare for flooding, and how to minimise effects and safety advice in the event of flooding.’ Concluded Minister Brady.