This scheme has now closed and we are not accepting applications.
The Government has announced details of a scheme established to provide temporary emergency humanitarian support to small businesses, community, voluntary and sporting bodies affected by flooding during the period of 16 October 2022 to 9 November 2022 in Cork City and County Wexford.
At the request of the Government, the Irish Red Cross Society has agreed to administer two temporary emergency flood support schemes, as follows
(1) Temporary Emergency Humanitarian Flood Support for Small Businesses
This scheme is an Emergency Humanitarian Support Scheme to provide support to Small Businesses affected by flooding during the period of 16 October 2022 to 9 November 2022 in Cork City and County Wexford.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 2nd January 2023.
This scheme provides an emergency humanitarian support contribution towards the costs of returning business premises to their pre-flood condition including the replacement of flooring, fixtures, fittings, and damaged stock. The scheme will not provide a contribution to the loss of earnings or loss of business goodwill.
The scheme is targeted at small businesses (up to 20 employees) and will have two stages:
1. The first stage will commence immediately and will provide a contribution of up to €5,000, depending on the scale of damage incurred.
2. In the event that businesses have incurred significant damages above €5,000, the second stage will provide a means to seek further support. However, this will be a more lengthy process requiring a more detailed assessment. The eligibility Criteria for this scheme are detailed below. The total level of support available for both stages combined will be capped at €20,000 per property.
CRITERIA FOR QUALIFICATION FOR PAYMENT UNDER THE SMALL BUSINESS SCHEME
(i) Only those small businesses that could not secure flood insurance through no fault of their own are eligible.
(ii) For the purpose of this scheme a small business will be defined as one with up to 20 employees.
(iii) The business premises must have been damaged during the period of 16 October 2022 to 9 November 2022. This fact must be verified by the relevant Local Authority.
(iv) At the time of the flood, the business must have been trading and in rateable premises. (where the premises is not subject to commercial rates, the applicant should supply a tax clearance certificate as supporting documentation, or where this is not available, a recent official document from Revenue showing the tax registration number of the business).
(v) A business operating from a place of residence that suffered damage and was uninsured may be eligible to claim from the scheme provided that specific documentation can be supplied and the Department of Social Protection Scheme has not been used to co-fund.
(vi) This scheme is not available to the farming community.
(vii) Landlords must supply a tax clearance certificate, a rental agreement, and in the case of a private tenancy confirmation of registration with the RTB at the date, the flooding occurred.
Application forms should be returned to the IRC in a timely and efficient manner. The closing date for receipt of applications is 2nd January 2023. Return by post to Irish Red Cross, 16 Merrion Square, D02 XF85 or by email to emergencyflooding@redcross.ie
Please click here to download the application form.
(2) Temporary Emergency Humanitarian Support for Community, Voluntary & Sporting bodies
This scheme is an Emergency Humanitarian Support Scheme to provide support to Community, Voluntary, and Sporting Bodies affected by flooding during the period of 16 October 2022 to 9 November 2022 in Cork City and County Wexford.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 2nd January 2023.
This scheme provides an emergency humanitarian support contribution towards the costs of returning premises to their pre-flood condition including the replacement of flooring, fixtures, fittings, and damaged stock. This scheme will not provide a contribution to the loss of earnings or loss of business goodwill or for damage caused to fairways or sports grounds or pitches. The eligibility criteria for this scheme are detailed below.
This scheme has two stages:
1. The first stage is intended to provide an immediate contribution of up to €5,000, depending on the scale of damage incurred.
2. In the event that an organisation’s premises, its content, or equipment have incurred significant damages above €5,000, the second stage will provide a means to seek further support. However, this will be a more detailed assessment. The total level of support available will be capped at €20,000 (per premises).
CRITERIA FOR QUALIFICATION FOR PAYMENT UNDER THE COMMUNITY, VOLUNTARY AND SPORTING BODIES SCHEME
(i) The community, voluntary or sporting body must have been operating/trading at the time of the flood(s)
(ii) The premises must have been damaged by flooding during the period of 16 October 2022 to 9 November 2022 in Cork City and County Wexford which will be factually verified by the relevant Local Authority.
(iii) Only those organisations that could not secure flood insurance through no fault of their own are eligible.
Please click here to download the application form.
Application forms should be returned to the IRC in a timely and efficient manner. The closing date for receipt of applications is 2nd January 2023. Please return your application by post to Irish Red Cross, 16 Merrion Square, D02 XF85, or by email to emergencyflooding@redcross.ie
Please contact the Irish Red Cross if any of your details change between the times you make your application and the receipt of payment under this scheme.
For any queries call us now at 01-6424600 or email emergencyflooding@redcross.ie