AQW 21457/22-27

Ms Kellie Armstrong
Alliance Party
Strangford

Tabled Date: 28/01/2025
Answered On Date: 03/03/2025
Priority Written: Yes

Question:
To ask the Minister of Finance to detail any support packages that will be made available for businesses unable to trade due to a lack of power caused by Storm Éowyn, including any specific criteria that will be used.

Answer:

ANSWER

Compensation for the loss of power would appear to be a matter for NIE networks in the first instance.

The Executive requested that NIE networks considers possible goodwill payments for customers who have been affected by Storm Éowyn.