AQW 21239/22-27

Ms Paula Bradshaw
Alliance Party
South Belfast

Tabled Date: 23/01/2025
Answered On Date: 18/02/2025
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the provision of a permanent Crisis Fund, in line with the NI Human Rights Commission's Annual Statement 2024.

Answer:

We recognise the importance of the Crisis Fund as it provides support to some of the most vulnerable within our society at risk of destitution.

Subject to budget, we have agreed to initiate procurement for the Crisis Fund administrator for the 2025/26 financial year.