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Businesses able to avail of emergency flood relief of up to €100,000 as two schemes approved

Total payment available to businesses will be capped at €100,000

Flooding on Main Street in Midelton, Co Cork after the Owenacurra River burst it's banks following heavy rain. Picture: Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision

The government has opened two emergency business flooding schemes for small businesses, sports clubs, and community and voluntary organisations affected by recent flooding but which are unable to secure flood insurance.

The schemes will be available to SMEs and other organisations in Cork, Waterford, Limerick, Kilkenny, and Louth.

The first stage will start immediately and will provide a contribution of up to €5,000, depending on the scale of damage incurred, according to the Department of ...