Humanitarian Assistance Scheme

The Humanitarian Assistance Scheme provides short term immediate financial support to people whose homes are damaged by flooding or other severe weather events and who are not able to meet costs for essential needs, household items and, in some instances, structural repair. It is administered by the Community Welfare Service.

The payment helps meet the cost of essential needs and repairs rather than full compensation for losses or damage. The payment does not cover damage or losses that are insured under home insurance policies or would be reasonably expected to be insured.

Stage 1 (Immediate Support)

Covers essential items such as food, clothing and bedding.
Wednesday, 11th of February 2026.

(Not income‑tested.)

Stages 2 & 3

Support for essential household items and structural repairs (Income‑tested under a more generous assessment).

If you need support, please contact the Community Welfare Service at 0818 60 70 80 or Kilkenny County Council's out of hours number: 0818 399 399.