AQW 45574/22-27 – Strengthening cybersecurity for small businesses

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any support available to small businesses to strengthen cybersecurity to prevent economic disruption. Minister for the Economy: While my department does not have a regulatory role in relation to business cybersecurity, I recognise the importance of cybersecurity in enabling small businesses … Continue reading AQW 45574/22-27 – Strengthening cybersecurity for small businesses

AQW 45092/22-27 – Department for the Economy Use of Artificial Intelligence

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy whether her Department has used Artificial Intelligence to assist with drafting (i) legislation; and (ii) policy, in the last 12 months. Minister for the Economy: Over the past twelve months, my department has utilised Artificial Intelligence to enhance various stages of policy and … Continue reading AQW 45092/22-27 – Department for the Economy Use of Artificial Intelligence

AQW 45213/22-27 – Support for businesses that use heating oil

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy whether she has any plans to provide targeted support to businesses that use heating oil. Minister for the Economy: I am very concerned about the impact of the rise in heating oil prices on households and businesses here. I continue to engage with … Continue reading AQW 45213/22-27 – Support for businesses that use heating oil

AQW 44293/22-27 – Global supply chain disruption to the construction industry

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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 small and medium-sized construction companies, in the context of recent global supply chain disruption to the construction industry. Minister for the Economy: Invest NI continues to work with SMEs in the Construction sector … Continue reading AQW 44293/22-27 – Global supply chain disruption to the construction industry

AQW 44185/22-27 – Impact of artificial intelligence on graduate jobs

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any recent assessment made by her Department of the impact of artificial intelligence on graduate job levels. Minister for the Economy: Relevant evidence is considered within existing labour market analysis, including the Skills Barometer 2023–2033, which reflects the implications of technological … Continue reading AQW 44185/22-27 – Impact of artificial intelligence on graduate jobs

AQW 43936/22-27 – Supporting women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematic sectors

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any steps her Department are taking to support women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematic sectors. Minister for the Economy: I am committed to ensuring that everyone can access good jobs including opportunities for women to access careers in science, … Continue reading AQW 43936/22-27 – Supporting women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematic sectors

AQW 43935/22-27 – Roll-out of standalone 5G

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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 accelerate the roll-out of standalone 5G in (i) urban; and (ii) rural areas. Minister for the Economy: I understand the importance of good quality mobile connectivity and remain committed to encouraging the rollout of … Continue reading AQW 43935/22-27 – Roll-out of standalone 5G

AQW 43937/22-27 – Impact of Artificial Intelligence on graduate jobs

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence on graduate job opportunities. Minister for the Economy: My department commissioned Matrix, the NI Science and Industry Panel, to assess the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on … Continue reading AQW 43937/22-27 – Impact of Artificial Intelligence on graduate jobs