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Asked by Kate

AQW 28624/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Communities

To ask the Minister for Communities for his assessment of the use of (i) community centres; or (ii) council facilities as emergency shelter for people at risk.

Asked by Kate Nicholl MLA on 12 June 2025

  • Answered
  • Written
  • After due date
Tabled
12 June 2025
Answer due by
27 June 2025
Answered
9 April 2026301 days after tabling
Department
Department for Communities
Priority question
No

Answer

Usage of these facilities as emergency shelter is a well-established practice in the UK and is endorsed by the NI Emergency Preparedness Group Emergency Support Centre Framework.

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