AQW 34976/22-27 – NI Water Electrical Contracts Any Other Payments

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 33880/22-27, for a detailed breakdown, of the £108,786.78 expended under any other payments. Minister for Infrastructure: The issue you have raised is an operational matter for NI Water; however, I have sought the required information. NI Water has advised my department … Continue reading AQW 34976/22-27 – NI Water Electrical Contracts Any Other Payments

AQW 33880/22-27 – NI Water Electrical Contracts

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail all payments made (i) for works carried out; (ii) as a loan or easements; (iii) for compensation; and (iv) for any other payments, under the NI Water Electrical Inspection, Testing Repair Contract, C1247, since 27 May 2025. Minister for Infrastructure: The issue … Continue reading AQW 33880/22-27 – NI Water Electrical Contracts

AQW 34846/22-27 – Electric vehicle charge points in Mid Ulster

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any plans she has for the provision of electric vehicle charge points in Mid Ulster. Minister for Infrastructure: The provision and operation of both Electric Vehicles and publicly accessible Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure is a commercially led activity in the North. … Continue reading AQW 34846/22-27 – Electric vehicle charge points in Mid Ulster

AQW 34713/22-27 – Department for Communities Artificial Intelligence products

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the (i) use; and (ii) development, by (a) his Department; and (b) its arm's-length bodies, of Artificial Intelligence products. Minister for Communities: My Department uses Microsoft Copilot, an AI assistant which can be accessed as part of Office 365. It is used … Continue reading AQW 34713/22-27 – Department for Communities Artificial Intelligence products

AQW 34214/22-27 – Independence of the legal profession and judiciary

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any steps she is taking to ensure that the independence of the legal profession and judiciary will be maintained, following the implementation of reforms of the legal aid system. Minister of Justice: As Minister of Justice, I am deeply committed to safeguarding … Continue reading AQW 34214/22-27 – Independence of the legal profession and judiciary

AQW 34213/22-27 – Legal Aid Reform

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any steps she is taking to ensure that reform of the legal aid system does not result in unmet need and gaps in the provision of legal aid services. Minister of Justice: I am acutely aware of the importance of ensuring that … Continue reading AQW 34213/22-27 – Legal Aid Reform

AQW 34212/22-27 0 Legal Aid Services Sustainability

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any engagement her Department has had with stakeholders in relation to the contribution of the legal profession to the sustainability of the legal aid service. Minister of Justice: Sustainability of legal aid services is dependent upon the availability of quality legal services … Continue reading AQW 34212/22-27 0 Legal Aid Services Sustainability

AQW 34115/22-27 – Legal Aid Services Sustainability

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice to detail how she will ensure that (i) any new delivery models for legal aid services will be financially sustainable; and (ii) the current regulatory and consumer protections will continue to apply to those services. Minister of Justice: The Department of Justice is committed … Continue reading AQW 34115/22-27 – Legal Aid Services Sustainability