AQW 6573/22-27 – Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Assembly Commission what steps have been taken by the Commission to give effect to the provisions in The Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022. Assembly Commission: In respect of Part 7A (National and Cultural Identity) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (the 1998 Act), the Assembly … Continue reading AQW 6573/22-27 – Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022

AQW 5408/22-27 – Water ingress at Parliament Buildings

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Assembly Commission whether a health and safety audit has been conducted as a result of water ingress at Parliament Buildings. Assembly Commission: The Assembly Commission has been monitoring problems with damp ingress related to the roof project and all affected areas are kept under regular review. Following … Continue reading AQW 5408/22-27 – Water ingress at Parliament Buildings

AQW 5407/22-27 – Parliament Buildings health and safety audit

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Assembly Commission, pursuant to AQW 5405/22-27, whether the formal inspections that are taking place include a health and safety audit. Assembly Commission: The Assembly Commission has been monitoring problems with damp ingress related to the roof project and all affected areas are kept under regular review. Following … Continue reading AQW 5407/22-27 – Parliament Buildings health and safety audit

AQW 12021/17-22 – Wi-Fi in Parliament Buildings

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Assembly Commission what measures are being taken to improve wi-fi in Parliament Buildings. Assembly Commission: The current Wi-Fi network was installed in Parliament Buildings in 2013 and originally consisted of 84 wireless access points located throughout the building. An additional 16 access points were purchased and installed … Continue reading AQW 12021/17-22 – Wi-Fi in Parliament Buildings

AQO 428/17-22 – Electronic voting in Assembly

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Assembly Commission what plans it has to introduce technology for Member electronic voting in Plenary sittings. Assembly Commission: The Standing Orders of the Assembly do not currently provide for electronic voting by Members. Standing Order 26 provides that the Speaker shall judge whether or not a question … Continue reading AQO 428/17-22 – Electronic voting in Assembly