AQW 51571/22-27 – Public awareness of continuing impacts of climate change

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any steps being taken to support greater public awareness around the continuing impacts of climate change. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: Addressing climate change remains a priority, and my Department is advancing a range of initiatives … Continue reading AQW 51571/22-27 – Public awareness of continuing impacts of climate change

AQW 51975/22-27 – Supporting neurodivergent people into suitable employment

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): The Minister for Communities to detail any steps he is taking to support moreneurodivergent people into suitable employment. Minister for Communities: My Department provides a range of tailored employment support to help neurodivergent people to find, enter and progress in work. This provision includes Workable (NI), Access to Work (NI), … Continue reading AQW 51975/22-27 – Supporting neurodivergent people into suitable employment

AQW 51841/22-27 – Regulatory regime for heating oil suppliers

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any assessment that has been made of establishing a regulatory regime for heating oil suppliers to protect heating oil consumers from market volatility and price rises. Minister for the Economy: I am concerned about the impact of rising home heating oil … Continue reading AQW 51841/22-27 – Regulatory regime for heating oil suppliers

AQW 51572/22-27 – Real-time local air quality monitoring

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any steps being taken to improve access to real-time local air quality monitoring and forecasts for (i) people with cystic fibrosis; and (ii) other vulnerable groups. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: Real-time local air quality data … Continue reading AQW 51572/22-27 – Real-time local air quality monitoring

AQW 52127/22-27 – Extracurricular activities at post-primary schools

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education to detail any steps he is taking to improve the number of extracurricular activities offered to pupils at post-primary schools. Minister of Education: My Department provides funding in respect of the Extended Schools Programme (ESP), which allows schools serving the most disadvantaged areas to … Continue reading AQW 52127/22-27 – Extracurricular activities at post-primary schools

AQW 51714-22-27 – Small and medium-sized enterprises in Mid Ulster

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any steps her Department is taking to improve the growth and productivity of small and medium-sized enterprises, in Mid Ulster. Minister for the Economy: My department and Invest NI are firmly committed to supporting regional balance of economic activity across all … Continue reading AQW 51714-22-27 – Small and medium-sized enterprises in Mid Ulster

AQW 51715/22-27 – Supporting neurodivergent children

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education to detail any steps he is taking to support neurodivergent children transitioning from primary to secondary school. Minister of Education: For children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs, the annual review process provides an opportunity to consider future educational provision and planning for … Continue reading AQW 51715/22-27 – Supporting neurodivergent children

AQW 51241 22-27 – Passenger safety at train stations

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any steps being taken to improve passenger safety at train stations. Minister for Infrastructure: Improving the safety of the transport network remains a key priority for my Department, delivered in partnership with Translink and other key stakeholders. Throughout this mandate, significant investment … Continue reading AQW 51241 22-27 – Passenger safety at train stations