McGlone: Long-overdue NI Water audit must deliver answers and accountability

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SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has said the long-overdue audit of governance at NI Water must deliver answers over serious concerns about accountability, the management of public money and the treatment of whistleblowers. He also warned against a "toothless tiger" investigation and said the Executive cannot use the audit to escape its own failures … Continue reading McGlone: Long-overdue NI Water audit must deliver answers and accountability

AQW 48761/22-27 – Department for Infrastructure designated lead on AI

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department has a designated lead or responsible officer on her Department's use of Artificial Intelligence. Minister for Infrastructure: The NICS adopted the Use of Generative AI Policy in June 2024. Under this policy, my Department’s Senior Information Risk Owner is responsible for … Continue reading AQW 48761/22-27 – Department for Infrastructure designated lead on AI

AQW 48867/22-27 – Department for Communities designated lead on AI

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities whether his Department has a designated lead or responsible officer on his Department's use of Artificial Intelligence. Minister for Communities: I can confirm that my Department has a lead responsible officer for the use of Artificial Intelligence. ENDS

AQW 48763/22-27 – Department of Health designated lead on AI

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health whether his Department has a designated lead or responsible officer on his Department's use of Artificial Intelligence. Minister of Health: Responsibility for AI is exercised through existing digital leadership and governance arrangements. Strategic responsibility for AI rests with the Chief Digital Information Officer, who … Continue reading AQW 48763/22-27 – Department of Health designated lead on AI

AQW 48665/22-27 – Department of Finance designated lead on AI

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Finance whether his Department has a designated lead or responsible officer on his Department's use of Artificial Intelligence. Minister of Finance: The Deputy Secretary for Digital Shared Services is my Department's Artificial Intelligence Champion. ENDS

AQW 48762/22-27 – DAERA designated lead on AI

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether his Department has a designated lead or responsible officer on his Department's use of Artificial Intelligence. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: The designated lead in my Department for the use of Artificial Intelligence is the Chief Digital … Continue reading AQW 48762/22-27 – DAERA designated lead on AI

AQW 48663/22-27 – Department of Justice designated lead on AI

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice whether her Department has a designated lead or responsible officer on her Department's use of Artificial Intelligence. Minister of Justice: Within my Department, the technical lead on AI, is the Chief Technology Officer. The lead on using AI safely with DoJ data, is the … Continue reading AQW 48663/22-27 – Department of Justice designated lead on AI

AQW 48759/22-27 – FMdFM designated lead on AI

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether their Department has a designated lead or responsible officer for their Department's use of Artificial Intelligence. First Minister and deputy First Minister: The Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) adopted a “Use of Generative AI Policy” in June 2024. Under this … Continue reading AQW 48759/22-27 – FMdFM designated lead on AI