To ask the Minister for Communities whether she plans to provide support to community and voluntary groups to support their local communities during the cost of living crisis.

The cost-of-living crisis is having major impact, particularly on those who are already struggling financially.

I am deeply frustrated that the continued absence of a functioning Executive and agreed Executive budget prevents additional measures being introduced.

My Department will do all it can to support those experiencing hardship, and all options are being explored to provide both immediate and medium to longer term interventions.