AQW 21263/22-27 Written question to the Minister for the Economy
To ask the Minister for the Economy whether the independent review of Tourist Accommodation will consider the impact of tourism accommodation markets on local housing markets.
Asked by Andrew McMurray MLA on 23 January 2025
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 23 January 2025
- Answer due by
- 7 February 2025
- Answered
- 31 January 20258 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for the Economy
- Priority question
- No
Answer
The primary objective of the independent assessment is to consider the future provision of visitor accommodation across the North in order to support the growth of tourism.
An assessment of the impact of tourism accommodation markets on local housing markets was outside the scope of this project. However, my officials are engaging with the Department for Communities to support its 'Housing Supply Strategy: A Home for Everyone, 2024 - 2039' wherever possible.