Just over €3.25m has been distributed to 164 businesses affected by floods caused during Storm Babet, with hundreds more being assessed. According to the Red Cross, some 164 applicants have been paid around €3.27 between them so far. There were 359 applications at the time of deadline, with the Red Cross anticipating some late entries while allowing for postage delays and other issues that may arise. Payments so far have been in the majority in Cork, with some in Galway, Louth and Waterford, the aid agency added. The Red Cross said the assistance offered by Midleton Chamber and the LEO “has been invaluable” as it got to grips with the hundreds of claims.

Source: Irish Examiner December 26, 2023 16:35 UTC