AQW 51084/22-27 – AI tools impact on the social security and welfare system

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities whether his Department has made any assessment of the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence tools on the social security and welfare system. Minister for Communities: Whilst no formal assessment has been conducted by my Department to date, I recognise that advances in Artificial Intelligence … Continue reading AQW 51084/22-27 – AI tools impact on the social security and welfare system

AQW 50967/22-27 – Heat pump installation

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): The Minister for Communities to detail any steps he is taking to make heat pump installation more (i) accessible; and (ii) affordable, for homeowners. Minister for Communities: While responsibility in this area rests primarily with the Department for the Economy, my officials are currently developing the Warm Healthy Homes Fund, … Continue reading AQW 50967/22-27 – Heat pump installation

AQW 50430/22-27 – Support for single-screen and community-run cinemas

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any steps his Department, or its arms-length bodies, are taking to support single-screen and community-run cinemas to remain financially sustainable, modernise their facilities and deliver accessible film experiences to local audiences. Minister for Communities: The Arts Council does not fund film and … Continue reading AQW 50430/22-27 – Support for single-screen and community-run cinemas

AQW 50293/22-27 – Future proofing social housing for energy efficiency

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any plans he has to future proof (i) existing; and (ii) new social housing in terms of energy efficiency. Minister for Communities: (i) The Housing Executive faces a significant and urgent investment requirement to maintain and upgrade its housing stock, ensuring homes … Continue reading AQW 50293/22-27 – Future proofing social housing for energy efficiency

AQW 50149/22-27 – Employment rates among blind and visually impaired people

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any steps his Department is taking to improve employment rates among blind and visually impaired people. Minister for Communities: My Department delivers a range of labour market provision to improve employment rates for disabled people and people with health conditions, including those … Continue reading AQW 50149/22-27 – Employment rates among blind and visually impaired people

AQW 49992/22-27 – Ógras Centre Coalisland, areas of deprivation

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any assurances they can give to community and voluntary youth organisations, including Ógras Centre Coalisland, which may have to close their summer schemes for young people in areas of deprivation this year as a result of the failure to agree a Budget … Continue reading AQW 49992/22-27 – Ógras Centre Coalisland, areas of deprivation

AQW 49991/22-27 – Ógras Centre Coalisland, areas of deprivation

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any assurances he can give community and voluntary youth organisations, including Ógras Centre Coalisland, that the summer schemes they run each year for young people in areas of deprivation will continue to receive departmental funding in the absence of an agreed budget. … Continue reading AQW 49991/22-27 – Ógras Centre Coalisland, areas of deprivation

AQW 49990/22-27 – Ógras Centre Coalisland summer schemes

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any rural impact assessments carried out on proposed cuts to funding for summer schemes run by community and voluntary youth organisations, including Ógras Centre Coalisland, in the continued absence of an agreed budget. Minister for Communities: I refer the member to AQW … Continue reading AQW 49990/22-27 – Ógras Centre Coalisland summer schemes