This week Sperrin Area
SDLP Candidate Liam Stewart has welcomed the possibility of the Northern
Ireland Housing Executive re-opening fires to allow for a second source of
heating with many being unable to afford the current price of oil.
Speaking on the matter Mr Stewart said “The possibility of
re-opening fires has been an issue that has needed looked at for quite some
time. The SDLP in Strabane has been contacted on numerous occasions by
residents asking for us to investigate whether they could get their fire
re-opened as they struggle to afford oil to heat their homes.”
“We have lobbied the Housing Executive on numerous occasions
to get, those who most need it, their fire places re-opened to help heat their
homes. Yet we are constantly told this is not allowed. Now finally Nelson
McCausland has woken up and realised that something needs to be done and help
those most vulnerable in our society.”
“I would encourage the Housing Executive to allow those who
are most in need to re-open their fires to help alleviate fuel poverty. I will
be following this matter closely and I will be lobbying for a positive
conclusion.”
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