Debate contribution: Home Heating Oil Support Scheme

Debate contribution by Mr Mark Durkan on 29 September 2026.

MLA: Mr Mark Durkan
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 29 September 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Home Heating Oil Support Scheme
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5761462

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I am not disagreeing per se with what the Minister said. He has outlined the time that it takes to design a support scheme of this nature. Given that and given that there may — just may — be the possibility of further cost-of-living assistance being announced in London — a Barnett consequential for us that I would like to think would be ring-fenced for that purpose and added to from the Executive's coffers — does it not make sense for the Minister to have officials looking at options for support schemes in the eventuality that that money does arrive?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 2641/22-27.

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