Local TD urges opening of Humanitarian Assistance Scheme for Storm Amy
This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM
Roscommon/Galway TD Claire Kerrane is urging the Minister for Social Protection to support households who were affected by storm Amy over a week ago
Around 184,000 households were without electricity, some lasted for up to five days.
The Minister said houses affected could seek support from their Local Community Welfare Officer.
Sinn Féin Deputy Kerrane says this is unacceptable and the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme should be opened