Correspondence between DfC & Westminster Government
Dear Department for Communities (Northern Ireland),
I am writing to request copies of correspondence between DfC and relevant recipient/s at Westminster government, since August 2021, to date regarding the cost of living crisis, poverty, fuel poverty, and/or regional financial inequality.
Yours faithfully,
Sinead Quinn
COVID-19 Virus – Information for Requesters.
Thank you for contacting the Department for Communities FOI team,
While FOI law still applies during this time the Department is facing
unprecedented pressures – for example as a result of staff absences,
office closures, or a significant increase in demand for our services,
such as access to benefits.
Therefore we may find it challenging to respond to information requests
within the 20 working day timescale set out in law.
We would ask requesters to think about the impact of Covid-19 when making
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Following guidance from the Information Commissioners Office (ICO), we
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situation changes to ensure that we comply with any changes or amendments
to information rights practice.
Helen Lindsay | Information Management Branch | Department for Communities
Level 5 | Nine Lanyon Place | BELFAST | BT1 3LP
Contact: * [1][email address] | ( Tel: (028) 9082
9117 | ( DD: 38117
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Ms Quinn,
Thank you for contacting the Department.
Please find attached a request for clarification of your recent request
for information. Please note the 20 working day deadline for response
will pause until clarification has been provided.
Regards
Damian O'Hara| Information Management Branch | Department for Communities
Level 5 | Nine Lanyon Place | BELFAST | BT1 3LP
Contact: * damian.o'[email address] | ( Tel: (028) 9082 9137 |
( DD: 38137
Supporting people, Building communities, Shaping places
Dear DfC FOI,
Re FOI request clarification
For Westminster Government, please read Boris Johnson; Brandon Lewis; Rishi Sunak; UK Prime Minister's Office; UK Cabinet Office; Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy UK; Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities UK; Department for Work & Pensions UK; HM Treasury UK; and Northern Ireland Office.
Yours sincerely,
Sinead Quinn
Thank you for contacting the Department for Communities Freedom of
Information Team.
Your correspondence has been received and will be passed to the
appropriate Departmental business area for action.
Damian O'Hara| Information Management Branch | Department for Communities
Level 5 | Nine Lanyon Place | BELFAST | BT1 3LP
Contact: * damian.o'[email address] | ( Tel: (028) 9082 9137 |
( DD: 38137
Supporting people, Building communities, Shaping places
Ms Quinn,
Please find attached the Department’s response to your recent request for
information.
Regards
Damian O'Hara| Information Management Branch | Department for Communities
Level 5 | Nine Lanyon Place | BELFAST | BT1 3LP
Contact: * damian.o'[email address] | ( Tel: (028) 9082 9137 |
( DD: 38137
Supporting people, Building communities, Shaping places
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