AQW 3339/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Communities

To ask the Minister for Communities for an update on when, during this Autumn, the next Energy Support payment will be issued to people on relevant benefits.

Asked by Kellie Armstrong MLA on 21 September 2022

  • Answered
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Tabled
21 September 2022
Answer due by
6 October 2022
Answered
29 September 20228 days after tabling
Department
Department for Communities
Priority question
No

Answer

The second Low Income Cost of Living Payment qualifying date will be no later than 31 October 2022.

The link below for NI Direct will be updated with the dates for the second Low Income Cost of Living Payments when they are announced.

https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/cost-living-support

Official sources