AQW 44185/22-27 – Impact of artificial intelligence on graduate jobs

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any recent assessment made by her Department of the impact of artificial intelligence on graduate job levels. Minister for the Economy: Relevant evidence is considered within existing labour market analysis, including the Skills Barometer 2023–2033, which reflects the implications of technological … Continue reading AQW 44185/22-27 – Impact of artificial intelligence on graduate jobs

AQW 44183/22-27 – Effectiveness of job centre staff

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities whether any assessment has been made of the effectiveness of job centre staff in helping those not in education, employment or training get into work or training. Minister for Communities: Staff in Jobs and Benefits Offices provide a wide range of tailored support to … Continue reading AQW 44183/22-27 – Effectiveness of job centre staff

AQW 44061/22-27 – Supporting over 50s to return to work

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any steps his Department is taking to support people over the age of 50, who are out of work, to return to work. Minister for Communities: Employability support is delivered primarily through the Department’s network of Jobs and Benefits Offices, where individuals … Continue reading AQW 44061/22-27 – Supporting over 50s to return to work

AQW 44060/22-27 – Barriers to employment experienced by disabled people

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail whether any assessment has been made of the potential impact of accessibility of transport on barriers to employment experienced by disabled people. Minister for Communities: There has been no specific assessment made of the potential impact of accessibility of transport on barriers … Continue reading AQW 44060/22-27 – Barriers to employment experienced by disabled people

AQW 44516/22-27 – Deer culling

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether any assessment has been made of the potential merits of distributing venison, produced as a result of deer culling, to food banks and other initiatives which support people in food poverty. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: My … Continue reading AQW 44516/22-27 – Deer culling

AQW 43935/22-27 – Roll-out of standalone 5G

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any steps her Department is taking to accelerate the roll-out of standalone 5G in (i) urban; and (ii) rural areas. Minister for the Economy: I understand the importance of good quality mobile connectivity and remain committed to encouraging the rollout of … Continue reading AQW 43935/22-27 – Roll-out of standalone 5G

AQW 43937/22-27 – Impact of Artificial Intelligence on graduate jobs

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence on graduate job opportunities. Minister for the Economy: My department commissioned Matrix, the NI Science and Industry Panel, to assess the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on … Continue reading AQW 43937/22-27 – Impact of Artificial Intelligence on graduate jobs

AQW 44517/22-27 – Resilience of food supply chains

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether any recent assessment has been made of the resilience of food supply chains. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: My officials work closely with other NICS Departments, Defra and the other devolved nations to understand impacts to the … Continue reading AQW 44517/22-27 – Resilience of food supply chains