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Bradley commends Ritchie for third cold weather payment

SDLP spokesperson for children and the elderly Mary Bradley MLA has welcomed the Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie’s announcement that a third cold weather payment will be made following the freezing temperatures across the North in the past few weeks.

Tue 5th January

The Foyle Assembly Member said: “The few weeks have seen temperatures plummet across the North.

“Many people have been inconvenienced during this period. But cold weather particularly affects the elderly and most vulnerable in society.

“I am delighted to see Minister Ritchie act to trigger a third cold weather payment of £25 to help low income households at this time.

“This means that qualifying customers will be getting a total of £75 to help them meet increased fuel bills during this exceptional cold snap.

“These payments will come as a welcome relief to many and will be additional to other fuel payments and will be made either by direct payment to customer accounts or by cheque.

“These payments will be made automatically and people do not have to claim.”

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Bradley commends Ritchie for third cold weather payment

SDLP spokesperson for children and the elderly Mary Bradley MLA has welcomed the Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie’s announcement that a third cold weather payment will be made following the freezing temperatures across the North in the past few weeks.

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