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Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Climate
- Irish Independent
Over 3,000 applications made from County Sligo to humanitarian fund in the wake of Storm Éowyn
Sligo Champion There were 3,510 claims under a humanitarian assistance scheme from County Sligo as a result of Storm Éowyn which struck the country last January. In new figures provided by the Department of Social Protection to TG4, there was 93,007 applications registered in respect of 75,733 people totalling almost €12.8 million for the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme that was opened in the aftermath of the storm. County Galway had the highest amount of applications with 30,592, County Mayo had the second highest with 17,303, and County Roscommon had the third highest with 8,702 applications. Sligo has 3,510 applications and Leitrim 4,387.
Irish Independent
4 days ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Over 17,000 compensation claims lodged in Mayo after Storm Éowyn
According to figures provided by the Department of Social Protection to TG4's 7LÁ, 17,303 claims were lodged from County Mayo. The county was second only to Galway, which recorded 30,592 claims. Other counties along the western seaboard, such as Donegal (1,696), Sligo (3,510), Roscommon (8,702) and Clare (3,826), accounted for a large amount of claims. Waterford had the lowest number of applications to the scheme of 26 counties with just 12 applications. The scheme opened following Storm Éowyn, which wreaked unprecedented damage when it struck the country on January 24. In total, 52,630 payments totalling €12,876,451 has been paid to support 50,967 households. The three-stage scheme covers the additional cost of feeding families in the immediate aftermath of the storm where people remained without power and/or water. Payments were also made to people to meet the cost of alternative accommodation. A significant amount of the money paid out under the scheme was in respect of accommodation costs. Currently there are 22,149 applicants whose claims have been decided and have not been awarded a payment under the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme. Applicants have 21 days to request a review of their decision.
Dublin Live
10-05-2025
- Climate
- Dublin Live
Over €11million paid in compensation over Storm Eowyn damage
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Over €11million in compensation has been paid to people impacted by Storm Eowyn in January. The Humanitarian Assistance Scheme has received the highest number of applications in the history of the state after the storm caused extensive damage. More than 90,000 applications for compensation have been made, according to figures obtained by TG4's 7LÁ programme. Some 45,600 stage one payments have been made in relation to Storm Eowyn claims, totalling almost €11.2m. Stage one of the scheme is to address hardship in the immediate aftermath of a severe weather event and provides emergency support payments to cover food and other essential costs. Stage two support generally involves the replacement of white goods, basic furniture items and other essential household items after a severe weather event. Stage three helps to make a person's accommodation habitable again in the aftermath of a severe weather event. It generally includes funding for work such as plastering, dry-lining, relaying of floors, electrical rewiring and painting. Stage one of the scheme opened on January 23 and closed on April 25. (Image: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos) Stage two and three of the scheme remain open, and these applications are means-tested. A spokesperson for the Department of Social Protection said 'the total number of disallowed claims will not be known until all requests for review are completed.' It is estimated that Storm Eowyn caused €200million worth of of damage as gusts of 184kmph were recorded in some parts of the country. More than 768,000 customers were left without power, with thousands of households having no electricity for weeks. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Irish Daily Mirror
10-05-2025
- Climate
- Irish Daily Mirror
Over €11m in Storm Éowyn compensation paid as more than 90,000 claims lodged
Over €11m in compensation has been paid to those impacted by Storm Éowyn, after record-breaking gusts ravaged the country in January. The Humanitarian Assistance Scheme has received the highest number of applications in the history of the state after the storm caused extensive damage. More than 90,000 applications for compensation have been made, according to figures obtained by TG4's 7LÁ programme. Some 45,600 stage one payments have been made in relation to Storm Éowyn claims, totalling almost €11.2m. Stage one of the scheme is to address hardship in the immediate aftermath of a severe weather event and provides emergency support payments to cover food and other essential costs. Stage two support generally involves the replacement of white goods, basic furniture items and other essential household items after a severe weather event. Stage three helps to make a person's accommodation habitable again in the aftermath of a severe weather event. It generally includes funding for work such as plastering, dry-lining, relaying of floors, electrical rewiring and painting. Stage one of the scheme opened on January 23 and closed on April 25. Stage two and three of the scheme remain open, and these applications are means-tested. A spokesperson for the Department of Social Protection said 'the total number of disallowed claims will not be known until all requests for review are completed.' It is estimated that Storm Éowyn caused €200m in damage as gusts of 184 km/h were recorded. Over 768,000 customers were left without power, with thousands of households having no electricity for weeks.
Irish Examiner
09-05-2025
- Climate
- Irish Examiner
More than 92,000 applications made for compensation after Storm Éowyn
More than 92,000 people have applied for the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme following the widespread damage caused by Storm Éowyn. Figures obtained by 7LÁ confirm it is the highest volume of applications ever received in the history of the State following a weather event. According to the Department of Social Protection, more than 45,600 initial payments have been issued to affected households, amounting to nearly €11.2 million in support. Four months on from the storm, many people across Ireland are still struggling to recover, despite Government supports. Storm Éowyn, one of the most destructive storms in recent memory, struck between January 23 and 25, bringing record-breaking winds and torrential rain. It caused widespread damage and severely impacted infrastructure. At its peak, the storm left 768,000 homes, schools, farms, and businesses without power — with some outages lasting nearly three weeks. The Humanitarian Assistance Scheme was launched in response to the damage. In a statement to 7LÁ, the Department of Social Protection said that "over 92,000 applications for the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme have been registered to date with just over 45,600 Stage 1 payments made, totalling almost €11.2 million in respect of Storm Éowyn-related claims", which is expected to rise. The scheme operates in three stages: Stage 1 provides immediate emergency payments for essential needs such as food and clothing in the wake of a weather event. Stage 2 supports the replacement of white goods, basic furniture, and other essential household items. Stage 3 helps restore homes to a habitable condition, covering works like plastering, dry-lining, flooring, electrical rewiring, and painting. Stage 1 opened on January 23 and closed on April 25. Stages 2 and 3, also opened in January, remain open and are subject to means testing. Read More Storm Éowyn to cost over €240m in insurance claims
