AQW 21369/22-27 Written question to the Minister for the Economy
To ask the Minister for the Economy 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.
Asked by Kellie Armstrong MLA on 27 January 2025
- Answered
- Written
- Priority
- Tabled
- 27 January 2025
- Answer due by
- 30 January 2025
- Answered
- 29 January 20252 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for the Economy
- Priority question
- Yes
Answer
It has been agreed in principle that a compensation payment will be made to those customers impacted.
I have written to the Utility Regulator to ask them to work with NIE and my Department on providing a compensation payment to those customers who have been affected. Their work will cover what will be paid, how it will be paid and when it will be paid.
It is important to note that NIE’s current priority is to restore all of those who are still without power.