To ask the Minister for Communities to outline how he will ensure that the 600 temporary accommodation units announced in March 2025 are allocated fairly across council areas, according to local need.

NIHE has advised me that the principal considerations in the geographical distribution of these units will include:

Geographical areas where exposure to high-cost temporary accommodation is most prevalent.

The nature of the temporary accommodation client groups (single persons, couples, families).

The availability of suitable property available to purchase that align with the above criteria.

Value for money considerations.