Motion text
That this House expresses its deep gratitude to all those who stepped up in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn, demonstrating remarkable resilience, dedication, and community spirit; recognises the extraordinary efforts of Northern Ireland Electricity engineers, call handlers, and all utility workers who worked around the clock to restore power and assist those affected; commends the response of individuals, community groups, and businesses who provided hot meals, charging facilities, washing facilities, and warm spaces to those in need; acknowledges the emergency responders and statutory authorities for their swift action in ensuring public safety; pays tribute to the farmers who helped clear roads and supported their communities; welcomes the £1 million financial assistance package from the Minister for Communities, Gordon Lyons MLA, to aid those impacted; and thanks the UK Government for its role in securing mutual aid, ensuring that helicopters, generators, batteries, and additional engineers were swiftly deployed to support recovery efforts upon request from the NI Executive.
Signatures (6)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Lockhart, Carla
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
6 February 2025
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
10 February 2025
Antoniazzi, Tonia
Labour
Signed on
11 February 2025
Robinson, Gavin
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
12 February 2025
Rosindell, Andrew
Conservative
Signed on
24 February 2025
McDonnell, John
Independent
Signed on
24 February 2025
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.