AQW 50247/22-27 Written question to the Minister for the Economy

To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any work that is being undertaken with the tourism and hospitality sectors, to prepare for and manage occasions of extreme heat.

Asked by John Blair MLA on 2 July 2026

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Tabled
2 July 2026
Answer due by
21 July 2026
Answered
15 July 202613 days after tabling
Department
Department for the Economy
Priority question
No

Answer

Assessments of heat, light and ventilation are undertaken as part of Tourism NI's certification and grading of visitor accommodation. While there are currently no specific criteria relating exclusively to extreme heat, establishments are encouraged to adopt good operational practices that enhance visitor comfort, staff wellbeing and business resilience during periods of unusually warm weather.

More generally, the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland provides guidance (available on their website) on measures that can be taken to mitigate the impact of extreme heat in the workplace.

Official sources