AQW 53627/22-27 – Reduced quotas and increased tariffs on imported steel

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 47278/22-27, whether any assessment has been made of the impact on local manufacturers of the British Government’s introduction on 1 July 2026 of new, reduced, quotas and increased tariffs on imported steel. Minister for the Economy: My officials are in … Continue reading AQW 53627/22-27 – Reduced quotas and increased tariffs on imported steel

AQW 52916 22-27 – Castledawson to Derry bus service

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure regarding the Translink bus service from Castledawson to Derry, to detail (i) any assessment that has been made of the passenger capacity on the service, and (ii) any additional provision in place to deal with the increase in demand in September. Minister for Infrastructure: … Continue reading AQW 52916 22-27 – Castledawson to Derry bus service

AQW 53392 22-27 – Use of AI in recruitment

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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 employers use of Artificial Intelligence in recruitment on the employment prospects of women and older workers. Minister for the Economy: I have not commissioned a specific assessment in that regard. However, I have established … Continue reading AQW 53392 22-27 – Use of AI in recruitment

McGlone welcomes increased capacity on Castledawson to Derry bus service

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SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone has welcomed confirmation that Translink have increased capacity on the Castledawson to Derry bus service in response to a rise in passenger numbers in September. The confirmation came in a recent Assembly written answer from the Minister for Infrastructure. In September, Mr McGlone highlighted a number of cases … Continue reading McGlone welcomes increased capacity on Castledawson to Derry bus service

AQW 51243/22-27 – Restoration of habitats, species, woodlands and peatlands

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any steps he is taking to support the restoration of (i) habitats; (ii) species; (iii) woodlands; and (iv) peatlands. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: My Department is supporting restoration of habitats, species, woodlands and peatlands through … Continue reading AQW 51243/22-27 – Restoration of habitats, species, woodlands and peatlands

AQW 51397/22-27 – Preparing farmers for more frequent periods of extreme heat

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any steps being taken to ensure farmers are prepared for more frequent periods of extreme heat. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: I am committed to supporting Northern Ireland’s agriculture sector to adapt to a changing climate … Continue reading AQW 51397/22-27 – Preparing farmers for more frequent periods of extreme heat

AQW 52642/22-27 – Galleries and museums support

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): The Minister for Communities to detail any steps he is taking to help support galleries and museums. Minister for Communities: My Department supports galleries and museums through funding, sponsorship and strategic oversight of key organisations. The Arts Council NI supports galleries through its funding programmes and also supports organisations which … Continue reading AQW 52642/22-27 – Galleries and museums support

AQW 52393 22-27 – Department for Infrastructure Social Media spending

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the amount her Department has spent on social media (i) influencers; and (ii) content creators, since February 2024. Minister for Infrastructure: The Department has not spent any funding on (i) social media influencers and (ii) content creators since February 2024. Accordingly, expenditure … Continue reading AQW 52393 22-27 – Department for Infrastructure Social Media spending