The Irish Government has stated financial support is available for householders in need following the impacts of Storm Darragh.

The Humanitarian Assistance Scheme provides support to people whose homes are damaged from flooding and severe weather events and who are unable to meet costs for essential needs, household items and structural repair.

The Department of Social Protection adopts a three-stage approach when dealing with emergency events.

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During Stage 1, the department will provide emergency support payments for food, clothing and personal items in the immediate aftermath of the event.

Stage 2 involves the replacement of white goods, basic furniture items and other essential household items while Stage 3 involves identifying what longer term financial support is required, including plastering, dry-lining, relaying of floors, electrical re-wiring and painting.

Any homeowners impacted by Storm Darragh, who need access to these supports, can find the emergency Community Welfare Service contact details here.