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 47278/22-27 – Increased tariffs on imported steel

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any representations she has made to the UK Government regarding the impact of reduced quotas and increased tariffs on imported steel for local manufacturers. [Priority Written] Minister for the Economy: I fully recognise the very serious concerns being raised by engineering, … Continue reading AQW 47278/22-27 – Increased tariffs on imported steel

AQW 45336/22-27 – Haulage industry increases in fuel prices

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any steps she is taking to support the haulage industry, given the recent increases in fuel prices. Minister for the Economy: I recognise the very real pressures facing households and businesses here as a result of rising fuel prices, driven by … Continue reading AQW 45336/22-27 – Haulage industry increases in fuel prices

AQW 46804/22-27 – Supporting creative industries

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any steps her Department is taking to support creative industries. Minister for the Economy: My Department directly supports the creative industries by providing funding to NI Screen. Across its last strategy, ‘Stories, Skills and Sustainability’, which covered the period April 2022 … Continue reading AQW 46804/22-27 – Supporting creative industries

AQW 45821/22-27 – Business support in Mid Ulster

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any steps her Department is taking to help businesses in Mid Ulster to (i) increase exports; (ii) improve productivity; and (iii) create more skilled jobs. Minister for the Economy: My department and Invest NI are committed to supporting regional economic balance … Continue reading AQW 45821/22-27 – Business support in Mid Ulster

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

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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

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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 44851/22-27 – Foreign Direct Investment in Mid Ulster

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any steps her Department is taking to encourage foreign direct investment in Mid Ulster. Minister for the Economy: In developing its current business strategy, Our Future in Focus 2024-27, Invest NI worked closely with me and my officials to ensure full … Continue reading AQW 44851/22-27 – Foreign Direct Investment in Mid Ulster