AQW 21368/22-27

Ms Kellie Armstrong
Alliance Party
Strangford

Tabled Date: 27/01/2025
Answered On Date: 13/02/2025
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) to review the Building Back Better scheme; and (ii) whether a similar project to help residents could be put in place in Northern Ireland for those impacted by (a) flooding; (b) storm damage; and (c) other adverse weather incidents.

Answer:

Financial services, including insurance, are reserved matters so reviewing the Building Back Better scheme including its extension to storm and other adverse weather damage to homes would be a matter for the British Government.

My Department already administers the Homeowner Flood Protection Grant Scheme (HFPGS) in the North of Ireland to support victims of flooding as well as helping to create a sustainable environment resilient to the impacts of our changing climate, whilst sharing knowledge and industry best practice.