AQW 45575/22-27 – Use of Artificial Intelligence by criminals

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any assessment that has been made of the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence by criminals conducting cyber-attacks. Minister of Justice: We all recognise the benefits and opportunities that the online world presents. However, we also know that increasingly many forms of criminality … Continue reading AQW 45575/22-27 – Use of Artificial Intelligence by criminals

AQW 45458/22-27 – Support for stroke survivors and their families

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps he is taking to improve support for stroke survivors and their families during the transition from hospital to home. Minister of Health: Supporting stroke survivors and their families during the transition from hospital to home is a priority within the … Continue reading AQW 45458/22-27 – Support for stroke survivors and their families

AQW 45821/22-27 – Business support in Mid Ulster

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any steps her Department is taking to help businesses in Mid Ulster to (i) increase exports; (ii) improve productivity; and (iii) create more skilled jobs. Minister for the Economy: My department and Invest NI are committed to supporting regional economic balance … Continue reading AQW 45821/22-27 – Business support in Mid Ulster

AQW 46233/22-27 – Primary after-school clubs

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education to detail any steps he is taking to ensure that primary schools offer a broad range of after-school clubs. Minister of Education: My Department provides funding in respect of the Extended Schools Programme (ESP), which allows schools serving the most disadvantaged areas to offer … Continue reading AQW 46233/22-27 – Primary after-school clubs

McGlone Welcomes Launch of NIFHA Creating Sustainable Communities Report

SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone attended the launch of the “Creating Sustainable Communities” report at the Assembly this week. “Creating Sustainable Communities” is a NI Federation of Housing Associations research report on social housing in the North. Speaking afterwards, Mr McGlone said, “Providing a roof over our heads is one of the most … Continue reading McGlone Welcomes Launch of NIFHA Creating Sustainable Communities Report

AQW 45684/22-27 – Potential impact of AI on supporting lower energy consumption

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities whether any assessment has been made of the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence on supporting lower energy consumption and access to lower tariffs for low-income households. Minister for Communities: My Department has not undertaken an assessment of the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) … Continue reading AQW 45684/22-27 – Potential impact of AI on supporting lower energy consumption

AQW 45683/22-27 – Onsite renewable energy generation

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any steps her Department is taking to help micro-businesses invest in onsite renewable energy generation. Minister for the Economy: My Department is committed to increasing investment in renewable energy technologies aimed at delivering improved business competitiveness through reduced energy costs. Initiatives, … Continue reading AQW 45683/22-27 – Onsite renewable energy generation

AQW 45460/22-27 – Vehicles blocking pavements

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any steps she is taking to reduce the number of (i) vehicles blocking pavements; and (ii) unroadworthy vehicles parked for long periods of time in public areas. Minister for Infrastructure: My officials are taking forward work to develop the necessary legislation to … Continue reading AQW 45460/22-27 – Vehicles blocking pavements