Louth TD welcomes news on Cooley flood damage relief measure funds
2023 Flood Damage Relief Measure being implemented
Louth Fianna Fáil TD Erin McGreehan has welcomed news that payment of the Cooley flood damage relief measure to affected farmers following the devastating floods that hit Cooley in late October 2023, is to be made in the coming weeks.
Responding to a PQ from Deputy McGreehan, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon said: "Inspections of areas affected are now complete and administrative checks are being finalised currently. My Department will complete these checks and funds will be released in the coming weeks."
Welcoming the news, Deputy McGreehan said: “The people of north Louth have endured a horrific time with this flooding, with many going days without rest to save their homes, businesses and belongings.
"The funds under the relief measure must be released as soon as possible and I welcome the update from the Minister that inspections of areas affected are now complete and he has now committed to the funds being released in the coming weeks."