AQW 21457/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Finance
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.
Asked by Kellie Armstrong MLA on 28 January 2025
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Priority
- Tabled
- 28 January 2025
- Answer due by
- 5 February 2025
- Answered
- 3 March 202534 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Finance
- Priority question
- Yes
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.