The Irish Red Cross has reached its target of €1m in its Floods Disaster Appeal.

The appeal was launched at the end of November 2009 in response to the severe flooding around the country.

"Reaching our goal of €1m is a fantastic achievement for the Irish Red Cross and a true testament to the kindness and generosity of the Irish people, particularly in these difficult economic times and over the Christmas period," said Declan O'Sullivan, Acting Secretary General of the Irish Red Cross.

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Since the beginning of the flooding, Red Cross volunteers and ambulances have been on call to assist members of the public who had become stranded in their homes and businesses due to the rising water levels, as well as distributing clean water and blankets to those most vulnerable.

Now, in the wake of the disaster, applications for financial assistance from the Irish Red Cross Flood Relief Fund are currently being accepted and processed, with the Society reporting a very strong interest from the public.

"We are now looking forward to processing these applications and distributing funds to those who have been hit hardest by the floods. I would encourage members of the public whose homes have been affected by the floods to fill out and return an application form as soon as possible," added Mr O’Sullivan.

(NS/GK)