Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any support, including production costs or administrative support, Invest NI has given to NI-based companies that have subsequently secured contracts to supply components, either directly to BAE Systems or to their supply chain, since the establishment of Invest NI in 2002. … Continue reading AQW 34343/22-27 – Invest NI and BAE Systems
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any assessment she has made of the benefits of introducing measures to encourage the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil in domestic oil-heating systems. Minister for the Economy: Earlier this year, following a period of stakeholder engagement, my Department carried out call … Continue reading AQW 34116/22-27 – Hydrotreated vegetable oil
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any support Invest NI has provided to companies involved in the supply chain of components and equipment for any armaments. Minister for the Economy: Invest NI does not provide financial support towards the manufacturing of armaments or their components. ENDS
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any steps she has taken to ensure that any company, supported by Invest NI, is not involved in the supply chain of components and equipment for armaments, that are subsequently used by the Israeli Defence Forces. Minister for the Economy: Invest … Continue reading AQW 31948/22-27 – Invest NI Israeli Defence Forces
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any support Invest NI has provided to companies involved in the supply chain of F-35 components and equipment. Minister for the Economy: Invest NI does not fund projects that support the manufacturing costs of arms or their components. Companies operating in … Continue reading AQW 31947/22-27 – Invest NI supply chain of F-35 components and equipment
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail (i) the number of occasions the Health and Safety Executive had reason to contact NI Water about health and safety practices at that organisation, since September 2024; (ii) any health and safety shortcomings identified as a consequence of that contact with … Continue reading AQW 30018/22-27 – NI Water health and safety practices
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
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
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