AQW 49243/22-27 – Department of Finance staff training on the use of Artificial Intelligence

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Finance to detail any training that has been provided to staff in his Department on the use of Artificial Intelligence, including its limitations and risks, since February 2024. Minister of Finance: Department of Finance (DoF) staff have had a range of training, awareness sessions and … Continue reading AQW 49243/22-27 – Department of Finance staff training on the use of Artificial Intelligence

AQW 49600/22-27 – Adoption of The Mills development in Coalisland

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, in relation to the proposed adoption of The Mills development in Coalisland by her Department, and given that works towards adoption were expected to begin this month, to detail (i) any outstanding NI Water works that are required before adoption can proceed, including any … Continue reading AQW 49600/22-27 – Adoption of The Mills development in Coalisland

AQW 48990/22-27 – Waiting times for diagnosis of endometriosis and adenomyosis

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health whether any assessment has been made of the potential merits of time-bound, measurable targets to reduce the time taken for diagnosis of (i) endometriosis; and (b) adenomyosis. Minister of Health: My Department fully recognises the significant and often life-limiting impact that delayed diagnosis of … Continue reading AQW 48990/22-27 – Waiting times for diagnosis of endometriosis and adenomyosis

AQW 50149/22-27 – Employment rates among blind and visually impaired people

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any steps his Department is taking to improve employment rates among blind and visually impaired people. Minister for Communities: My Department delivers a range of labour market provision to improve employment rates for disabled people and people with health conditions, including those … Continue reading AQW 50149/22-27 – Employment rates among blind and visually impaired people

AQW 50147/22-27 – Support for victims of domestic violence

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any steps her Department is taking to increase support for victims of domestic violence. Minister of Justice: I remain committed to enhancing support for victims and survivors of domestic violence, ensuring they receive the protection, assistance, and access to justice necessary to … Continue reading AQW 50147/22-27 – Support for victims of domestic violence

AQW 49714/22-27 – Impact of live facial recognition technology on privacy rights

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of live facial recognition technology on privacy rights. Minister of Justice: To date, the Department of Justice has not made any assessment of the potential impact of live facial recognition technology on … Continue reading AQW 49714/22-27 – Impact of live facial recognition technology on privacy rights

AQW 50150/22-27 – Recognising Artificial Intelligence technologies

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education whether any recent assessment has been made of the adequacy of teaching in schools on recognising Artificial Intelligence technologies on social media. Minister of Education: My Department is currently consulting on the draft Northern Ireland Curriculum 2028, which provides clarity on the content to … Continue reading AQW 50150/22-27 – Recognising Artificial Intelligence technologies

AQW 49992/22-27 – Ógras Centre Coalisland, areas of deprivation

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any assurances they can give to community and voluntary youth organisations, including Ógras Centre Coalisland, which may have to close their summer schemes for young people in areas of deprivation this year as a result of the failure to agree a Budget … Continue reading AQW 49992/22-27 – Ógras Centre Coalisland, areas of deprivation