To ask the Minister for Communities whether she intends to establish a further Emergency Fuel Payment Scheme.

The cost of living crisis is having a major impact, particularly on those who are already struggling financially.

I am deeply frustrated that the continued absence of a functioning Executive and agreed Executive budget prevents additional measures being introduced.

I am committed that my Department will do all that it can to support those experiencing hardship, and all options are being explored to provide both immediate and medium to longer term interventions.