AQW 21738/22-27 Written question to the Minister for the Economy
To ask the Minister for the Economy whether any measures are being taken to establish a compensation scheme for those affected by Storm Éowyn.
Asked by Eóin Tennyson MLA on 31 January 2025
- Answered
- Written
- Priority
- Tabled
- 31 January 2025
- Answer due by
- 5 February 2025
- Answered
- 5 February 20255 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for the Economy
- Priority question
- Yes
Answer
Officials from my Department are engaging with senior representatives from the Utility Regulator and NIE Networks to determine what options are available to provide payments to electricity customers across the North who were most impacted by a loss of power due to Storm Éowyn.
My officials will continue to work with the Utility Regulator and NIE Networks to identify the most appropriate option to provide payments to eligible electricity customers impacted by Storm Éowyn.