To ask the Minister for Communities how she is supporting the community and voluntary sector to resume services, including services within community centres.

My department is working with regional and grassroots community and voluntary organisations though the Emergencies Leadership Group, established by Deirdre Hargey, to identify the full range of issues to be addressed and the support that will be needed as part of a shared Recovery and Renewal Plan for the Sector. This work covers both practical issues around how we move out of the current emergency response situation as well as the longer term support required for sustainability of the Sector.

In addition, officials are engaging with local councils with responsibility for community centres to provide any guidance required to support the safe delivery of services in line with social distancing measures, as restrictions are eased.