AQW 44971/22-27 – Department of Health Use of Artificial Intelligence

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health whether his Department has used Artificial Intelligence to assist with drafting (i) legislation; and (ii) policy, in the last 12 months. Minister of Health: The Department of Health has not employed artificial intelligence to assist with drafting legislation or policy in the past twelve … Continue reading AQW 44971/22-27 – Department of Health Use of Artificial Intelligence

AQW 46803/22-27 – Energy efficiency of commercial premises

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any support her Department is providing to businesses to improve the energy efficiency of commercial premises. Minister for the Economy: My Department provides a range of support to businesses to improve the energy efficiency of premises, primarily through the £40 million … Continue reading AQW 46803/22-27 – Energy efficiency of commercial premises

AQW 46549/22-27 – Barriers to growth on start-up businesses

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of barriers to growth on start-up businesses. Minister for the Economy: My Department considers barriers to growth affecting startups through a number of ongoing, structured policy and stakeholder-led processes. In September … Continue reading AQW 46549/22-27 – Barriers to growth on start-up businesses

AQW 46328/22-27 – Northern Ireland Place Names Project Funding

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Finance, pursuant to AQW 45461/22-27, to detail any discussions he has had regarding the continuation of funding for the Northern Ireland Place Names Project with (i) the Minister for Communities; (ii) other Executive colleagues; and (iii) the Northern Ireland Place Names Project, between taking office … Continue reading AQW 46328/22-27 – Northern Ireland Place Names Project Funding

AQW 47278/22-27 – Increased tariffs on imported steel

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any representations she has made to the UK Government regarding the impact of reduced quotas and increased tariffs on imported steel for local manufacturers. [Priority Written] Minister for the Economy: I fully recognise the very serious concerns being raised by engineering, … Continue reading AQW 47278/22-27 – Increased tariffs on imported steel

AQW 46043/22-27 – Training for primary school PE teachers

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education to detail any steps he is taking to improve training for primary school teachers in delivering high quality (i) physical education; and (ii) school sport. Minister of Education: To improve training for primary school teachers, my Department is taking forward targeted, practical measures in … Continue reading AQW 46043/22-27 – Training for primary school PE teachers

AQW 45336/22-27 – Haulage industry increases in fuel prices

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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 the haulage industry, given the recent increases in fuel prices. Minister for the Economy: I recognise the very real pressures facing households and businesses here as a result of rising fuel prices, driven by … Continue reading AQW 45336/22-27 – Haulage industry increases in fuel prices

AQW 45820/22-27 – Waiting times for autism diagnostic assessment

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps his Department is taking to reduce waiting times for an autism diagnostic assessment. Minister of Health: My Department is undertaking a number of actions in an effort to improve waiting times within a financially constrained environment. My Department published the … Continue reading AQW 45820/22-27 – Waiting times for autism diagnostic assessment