A vital support scheme intended to help Northern Ireland families with escalating fuel costs is not anticipated to be delivered until this summer, the Stormont Communities Minister has confirmed. The announcement follows recent protests across the region against rising energy prices.
Executive ministers approved £19.2 million for the initiative on Thursday, adding to £17.2 million in support from the UK Government announced last month. The Stormont scheme will allow 300,000 low-income families to apply for a £100 prepaid card, usable at home heating oil suppliers.
