AQW 46328/22-27 – Northern Ireland Place Names Project Funding

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Finance, pursuant to AQW 45461/22-27, to detail any discussions he has had regarding the continuation of funding for the Northern Ireland Place Names Project with (i) the Minister for Communities; (ii) other Executive colleagues; and (iii) the Northern Ireland Place Names Project, between taking office … Continue reading AQW 46328/22-27 – Northern Ireland Place Names Project Funding

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

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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

AQW 44404/22-27 – Fuel poverty and loft insulation

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any recent estimate he has made of the number of households in fuel poverty who live in properties that do not have loft insulation. Minister for Communities: The most recent published figures available for fuel poverty and loft insulation are from the … Continue reading AQW 44404/22-27 – Fuel poverty and loft insulation

AQW 45461/22-27 – Northern Ireland Place-Name Project funding

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the rational as to why his Department decided to end funding for the Northern Ireland Place-Name Project, which has researched the origins and meanings of local place-names since 1987. [Priority Written] Minister for Communities: My department did not make a decision to … Continue reading AQW 45461/22-27 – Northern Ireland Place-Name Project funding

AQW 45094/22-27 – Department for Communities Use of Artificial Intelligence

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities whether his Department has used Artificial Intelligence to assist with drafting (i) legislation; and (ii) policy, in the last 12 months. Minister for Communities: My Department uses Microsoft Copilot, an AI assistant which can be accessed as part of Office 365. Officials may use … Continue reading AQW 45094/22-27 – Department for Communities Use of Artificial Intelligence

AQW 44854/22-27 – Supporting young people

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any steps he is taking to support young people into (i) employment; (ii) education; and (iii) training. Minister for Communities: My Department supports young people into employment, education and training through personalised, work coach-led support delivered through Jobs and Benefits Offices, using … Continue reading AQW 44854/22-27 – Supporting young people

AQW 44295/22-27 – Participation of women and girls in sport

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any steps his Department is taking to help increase participation of women and girls in sport. Minister for Communities: Increasing participation of women and girls in sport is a priority for my Department as set out in ‘Active Living’ the Sport and … Continue reading AQW 44295/22-27 – Participation of women and girls in sport

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