AQW 51879/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Communities

To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any (i) organisations; and (ii) individuals, consulted with as part of the consideration of the review of homelessness legislation.

Asked by Kellie Armstrong MLA on 14 September 2026

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Tabled
14 September 2026
Answer due by
29 September 2026
Answered
21 September 20267 days after tabling
Department
Department for Communities
Priority question
No

Answer

As part of preparatory work to inform the development of a Homelessness Commission, including options for changes to homelessness legislation, Departmental officials have engaged with a number of organisations and subject matter experts.

The organisations and individuals consulted to date are:

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive

Housing Rights;

Homeless Connect;

The Centre for Homelessness Impact; and

Professor Suzanne Fitzpatrick.

The Department will continue to engage with relevant stakeholders as arrangements for the Commission are developed.

Official sources