AQW 912/22-27

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 01/06/2022
Answered On Date: 15/08/2022
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for Communities (i) for an update on the establishment of a cross-departmental steering group, chaired by her Department, to develop and deliver actions to reduce fuel poverty; and (ii) which organisations and bodies (a) have been engaged to date; and (b) will be engaged with, in this process.

Answer:

My Department continues to have engagement with the Utility Regulator, Consumer Council and other stakeholders in relation to increased energy costs and wider issues relating to fuel poverty. These include exploring further options and actions to mitigate the problems being faced