1054. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason some people who were left without power for an extended period due to Storm Éowyn are being refused payments under the humanitarian assistance scheme, HAS, for loss of food in their fridge or freezer in cases where their insurance does not cover this or they are renters; if the eligibility guidelines for this payment have been changed by his Department; his views on this given that others have been paid under the HAS for these expenses; the advice for people in this circumstance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12091/25]

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1054. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason some people who were left without power for an extended period due to Storm Éowyn are being refused payments under the humanitarian assistance scheme, HAS, for loss of food in their fridge or freezer in cases where their insurance does not cover this or they are renters; if the eligibility guidelines for this payment have been changed by his Department; his views on this given that others have been paid under the HAS for these expenses; the advice for people in this circumstance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12091/25]

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