Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2026
870. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the number of applications that his Department has received in 2026 under the emergency response payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12734/26]
View answer871. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the number of applications that his Department has fully processed and paid out in 2026 under the emergency response payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12735/26]
View answer872. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the number of applications that his Department has received in 2026 and have not yet been paid out under the emergency response payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12736/26]
View answer873. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the number of applications that his Department has received in 2026 but were rejected under the emergency response payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12737/26]
View answer874. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the total amount paid out to date in 2026 under the emergency response payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12738/26]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 870, 871, 872, 873 and 874 together.
The Emergency Response Payment assists in minimising hardship by providing income-tested financial support to people whose homes are damaged from flooding and severe weather events and who are unable to meet emergency costs for essential needs, household items and structural repair.
As of 14 February, payments under the scheme totalling just over €130,200 have been issued in the year 2026. Details on the breakdown of these payments is provided in the tabular statement below.
If any household affected by the recent weather events needs to access these supports, they can contact the Community Welfare Service by phoning 0818 60 70 80.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
Tabular Statement
Table 1- Number of claims received, awarded, pending, disallowed, and total paid year to date as of 14 February 2026.
|
Total Claims Received |
Claims Awarded |
Claims Pending |
Claims Disallowed |
Total Paid |
|
310 |
178 |
77 |
47 |
€130,244.56 |
The figures do not reflect the number of claims that have been withdrawn or cancelled.
