Debate contribution: Dilapidation Bill: Funding Issues

Debate contribution by Ms Sinéad McLaughlin on 15 June 2026.

MLA: Ms Sinéad McLaughlin
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 15 June 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Dilapidation Bill: Funding Issues
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5613698

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Thank you, Minister. Most councillors whom I speak to want to use the powers that are contained in the Bill, but they are worried about the cost to ratepayers. What can you do to reassure them on that issue?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 3706/22-27.

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