Minister Announces Fairer Connection Costs for Rural Communities

The Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Scheme Policy Changes EQIA Final Report

The Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Scheme Policy Changes EQIA Final Report Date published: 27 November 2025 doranj Thu, 27/11/2025 - 09:52 This document presents the findings from the consultation on the Department for Communities’ policy changes to the 2024/2025 Winter Fuel Payments which limited the annual Winter Fuel Payment in Northern Ireland to pensioners in receipt of Pension Credit or other means tested benefits for winter 2024/25. The …

Minister announces fairer connection costs for rural communities

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced her decision to make new connections to the electricity grid fairer and more affordable for rural businesses and families.

Decision on Fairer Grid Connection Costs

Decision on Fairer Grid Connection Costs Date published: 26 November 2025 walmsleys Tue, 25/11/2025 - 17:18 Economy Minister Dr. Caoimhe Archibald has announced her decision to change how reinforcement costs associated with new connections to the electricity grid are recovered. The decision will make the costs of new connections to the electricity grid fairer for many homes and businesses, especially in rural areas, by removing a historic ‘firs…