AQW 45458/22-27 – Support for stroke survivors and their families

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps he is taking to improve support for stroke survivors and their families during the transition from hospital to home. Minister of Health: Supporting stroke survivors and their families during the transition from hospital to home is a priority within the … Continue reading AQW 45458/22-27 – Support for stroke survivors and their families

AQW 46233/22-27 – Primary after-school clubs

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education to detail any steps he is taking to ensure that primary schools offer a broad range of after-school clubs. Minister of Education: My Department provides funding in respect of the Extended Schools Programme (ESP), which allows schools serving the most disadvantaged areas to offer … Continue reading AQW 46233/22-27 – Primary after-school clubs

AQW 45684/22-27 – Potential impact of AI on supporting lower energy consumption

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities whether any assessment has been made of the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence on supporting lower energy consumption and access to lower tariffs for low-income households. Minister for Communities: My Department has not undertaken an assessment of the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) … Continue reading AQW 45684/22-27 – Potential impact of AI on supporting lower energy consumption

AQW 45683/22-27 – Onsite renewable energy generation

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any steps her Department is taking to help micro-businesses invest in onsite renewable energy generation. Minister for the Economy: My Department is committed to increasing investment in renewable energy technologies aimed at delivering improved business competitiveness through reduced energy costs. Initiatives, … Continue reading AQW 45683/22-27 – Onsite renewable energy generation

AQW 45460/22-27 – Vehicles blocking pavements

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any steps she is taking to reduce the number of (i) vehicles blocking pavements; and (ii) unroadworthy vehicles parked for long periods of time in public areas. Minister for Infrastructure: My officials are taking forward work to develop the necessary legislation to … Continue reading AQW 45460/22-27 – Vehicles blocking pavements

AQW 44405/22-27 – Insulation upgrades for fuel-poor households

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any steps he is taking to support insulation upgrades for fuel-poor households in the private rented sector. Minister for Communities: The Housing Executive administers the Affordable Warmth Scheme on behalf of my Department. The scheme supports lowincome private sector households, including owneroccupiers … Continue reading AQW 44405/22-27 – Insulation upgrades for fuel-poor households

SDLP brings forward amendment to give police greater powers to seize scramblers and e-scooters

The SDLP is bringing forward an amendment to legislation to give police greater powers to seize scramblers and e-scooters being used in a dangerous or anti-social manner. The amendment to the Justice Bill would allow police to seize vehicles causing alarm, distress or annoyance without first having to issue a warning. SDLP Opposition Justice Spokesperson … Continue reading SDLP brings forward amendment to give police greater powers to seize scramblers and e-scooters

AQW 45332/22-27 – Autism support guidelines for schools

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education to detail any steps his Department is taking to ensure the adequacy of support guidelines in (i) primary; and (ii) secondary, schools for children with autism. Minister of Education: The Education Authority (EA) Local Impact Teams (LITs) recognise and value neurodiversity and are committed … Continue reading AQW 45332/22-27 – Autism support guidelines for schools