AQW 21368/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Infrastructure

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.

Asked by Kellie Armstrong MLA on 27 January 2025

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Tabled
27 January 2025
Answer due by
11 February 2025
Answered
13 February 202517 days after tabling
Department
Department for Infrastructure
Priority question
No

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.

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