Covid-19: utility providers should support customers, says SF

One of the party’s Derry councillors, Patricia Logue, says some businesses and individuals will face financial difficulties and, as a result, will be unable to make their utility bill payments.

She added: “We have written to a number of utility providers asking them not to action disconnections to businesses and individuals who are impacted and to engage with customers to support them through this public health emergency.

“In response to this, Sinn Féin have been liaising with NIE Network and it has confirmed it is looking at how customers can be supported in the time ahead.

“It is vital in this time that the Executive shows clear and unambiguous leadership for the community and Sinn Féin will continue to work for a sensible and responsible approach in order to protect lives.”