Debate contribution: Hospitality Sector

Debate contribution by Ms Paula Bradshaw on 16 June 2026.

MLA: Ms Paula Bradshaw
Party at the time: Alliance Party
Date: 16 June 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Hospitality Sector
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5623858

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Thank you, Minister, for your answer. My office is on the Ormeau Road, which I walked up last week just after the disturbances and riots. The only businesses that were shut were the businesses, restaurants and cafes that are run by ethnic minority communities. Obviously, they lost out on income, which they can ill afford. The staff also lost out on tips, wages and stuff. It was really disappointing that they did not feel that it was safe enough to open. There was obviously an information vacuum, because other restaurants and cafes etc were open; other businesses felt safe enough. What plans can you put in place so that, if there is any such eventuality in the future, there is better communication with those business owners so that they do not lose out on the income that their businesses deserve?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 3732/22-27.

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