AQW 41443/22-27 – Appointment of Commissioner for Standards

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Assembly Commission, in relation to the appointment process for the Commissioner for Standards, whether the successful candidate declared, or was asked about, any interests from previous work during his time with the PSNI’s Anti-Corruption Unit and Professional Standards Department. [Priority Written] Assembly Commission: The Office of Commissioner … Continue reading AQW 41443/22-27 – Appointment of Commissioner for Standards

AQW 39550/22-27 – Scaffolding on Parliament Buildings

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Assembly Commission to detail the amount paid to date for the hire of scaffolding on Parliament Buildings. Assembly Commission: Scaffolding was erected at the rear of Parliament Buildings and in Courtyards 1, 2 and 3 to prepare for the upcoming remedial works and to address health and … Continue reading AQW 39550/22-27 – Scaffolding on Parliament Buildings

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