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Consumers who have not yet redeemed their £600 energy voucher can receive a new one even after the deadline has passed, a government department has said.
The scheme, which began in January, was was due to end on 31 March.
The original vouchers expire at the end of March but if customers have not yet redeemed them, they can request a new voucher from their supplier.
The voucher can then be redeemed up until 30 June.
Some customers who had their vouchers reissued will have three months from the new issue date to redeem them.
Latest figures show more than 90% of Northern Ireland households are getting much-needed help to meet energy costs.
The £600 payments are to help homes across Northern Ireland struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.
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