AQW 53862/22-27 – AI and integrity and security of public examinations

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education to detail any assessment his Department has made of the implications of emerging artificial intelligence-enabled and internet-connected technologies for the integrity and security of public examinations. Minister of Education: Any implications of emerging artificial intelligence-enabled and internet-connected technologies for the integrity and security of … Continue reading AQW 53862/22-27 – AI and integrity and security of public examinations

AQW 53393/22-27 – Productivity in the construction industry

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any assessment her Department has made of productivity in the construction industry, including any steps she is taking to improve it. Minister for the Economy: Based on recent data and survey evidence my assessment is positive. According to NISRA, output per … Continue reading AQW 53393/22-27 – Productivity in the construction industry

AQW 53277/22-27 – Digital literacy amongst older people

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any steps she is taking to support digital literacy amongst older people. Minister for the Economy: I am committed to reducing the digital skills gap and ensuring that people of all ages can participate fully and safely in an increasingly digital … Continue reading AQW 53277/22-27 – Digital literacy amongst older people

AQW 53173/22-27 – Preserving collections and community narratives

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): The Minister for Communities to detail any steps he is taking to support museums in recording, cataloguing and preserving collections and community narratives. Minister for Communities: The Northern Ireland Museums Council Small Grants Programme, funded by my Department, provides grants of £500 to £10,000 to accredited local museums for projects … Continue reading AQW 53173/22-27 – Preserving collections and community narratives

AQW 53171/22-27 – Support for household energy efficiency measures

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any support available to households seeking to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. Minister for Communities: My Department currently supports the Affordable Warmth Scheme (AWS), which provides funding for energy efficiency measures such as loft, cavity wall, and solid wall insulation … Continue reading AQW 53171/22-27 – Support for household energy efficiency measures

AQW 53036 22-27 – Public information on water infrastructure repairs

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any recent discussions she has had with NI Water to ensure customers are adequately informed on (i) planned; and (ii) unplanned, water infrastructure repairs. Minister for Infrastructure: I have not had any recent meetings with NI Water specifically with regards to water … Continue reading AQW 53036 22-27 – Public information on water infrastructure repairs

AQW 52514 22-27 – Cost of transport for disabled people in rural areas

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any steps she is taking to help reduce the cost of transport for disabled people in rural areas. Minister for Infrastructure: The Concessionary Fares scheme enables eligible disabled passengers under the age of 60 to avail of a 50% discount on standard … Continue reading AQW 52514 22-27 – Cost of transport for disabled people in rural areas

AQW 53506 22-27 – Supporting victims of investment fraud

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any steps she is taking to support victims of investment fraud. Minister of Justice: I recognise that investment fraud can have devastating financial and emotional consequences for victims, and I am committed to ensuring that those affected are supported while also working … Continue reading AQW 53506 22-27 – Supporting victims of investment fraud