Burke confirms access to small business flood damage fund to remain open [Video]

Minister Peter Burke has confirmed that the fund which can be accessed by small businesses who were impacted by recent flood damage will remain open until January 9.

On the 27^th of November 2024, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment secured Government approval to open the Emergency Humanitarian Support Scheme for small businesses, sports clubs, community and voluntary organisations unable to secure flood insurance and affected by flooding during Storm Bert in the period 22^nd – 25^th of November 2024.

The Scheme administered by the Irish Red Cross on behalf of the department will remain open for applications over the Christmas period until the 9^th of January 2025.

Minister Burke said: “We are keeping the scheme open to allow extra time for those affected by Storm Bert to finalise their application.

“I appreciate that businesses are extremely busy at this time of year, and this additional week will allow eligible business …