AQW 29619/22-27 – Economy newbuild projects: adequate water infrastructure

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the newbuild projects, under her Department's remit, that are unable to proceed due to the absence of adequate water infrastructure. Minister for the Economy: My Department has no construction projects that are delayed or unable to proceed due to inadequate water … Continue reading AQW 29619/22-27 – Economy newbuild projects: adequate water infrastructure

AQW 29237/22-27 – A5 Western Transport Corridor

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy for her assessment of the implications for Mineral Prospecting Licences, issued by her Department, as a consequence of the High Court judgment of Monday 23 June 2025 on the A5 Western Transport Corridor. Minister for the Economy: There are no foreseen implications for … Continue reading AQW 29237/22-27 – A5 Western Transport Corridor

AQW 28825/22-27 – Health and safety legislation

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to outline what measures her Department will be taking to update protections in health and safety legislation. Minister for the Economy: The current health and safety legislation contains wide reaching protections. However, environmental and other factors can create new and complex challenges that … Continue reading AQW 28825/22-27 – Health and safety legislation

AQW 29238/22-27 – Mineral Prospecting Licences

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy who authorised the Mineral Prospecting Licences awarded on 8 May 2025. Minister for the Economy: The Mineral Prospecting Licences were assessed against the legislative framework as outlined in the Mineral Development Act (Northern Ireland) 1969, and the decision to grant the licences was … Continue reading AQW 29238/22-27 – Mineral Prospecting Licences

AQW 25636/22-27 – Actions to improve mobile phone service

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any actions being taken to improve mobile phone service. Minister for the Economy: As you are aware, Telecommunications policy is a reserved matter with the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) holding the policy responsibility on improvements to mobile connectivity. … Continue reading AQW 25636/22-27 – Actions to improve mobile phone service

AQW 21792/22-27 – Storm Éowyn Restoring Internet Services

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any urgent actions that have been taken with internet providers to repair and reinstate services to customers. [Priority Written] Minister for the Economy: Telecommunications is the responsibility of the British Government, with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) holding … Continue reading AQW 21792/22-27 – Storm Éowyn Restoring Internet Services

AQW 20343/22-27 – Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 12283/22-27, to detail the progress to date by the Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre. Minister for the Economy: The Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC) was launched in March 2024. It has since recruited a Director who commenced in August 2024. Its … Continue reading AQW 20343/22-27 – Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre

AQW 20246/22-27 – Economy Department renewable energy systems

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the number of buildings his Department owns that have renewable energy systems installed, including (i) the name of the building; and (ii) the percentage this is of all buildings owned by his Department. Minister for the Economy: The Department for the … Continue reading AQW 20246/22-27 – Economy Department renewable energy systems