AQW 51977/22-27 – Endometriosis diagnostic and treatment support

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps being taken to ensure that women with suspected endometriosis have access to consistent diagnostic and treatment support. Minister of Health: All Health and Social Care (HSC) Trusts currently provide care for women and girls with suspected or confirmed endometriosis, with … Continue reading AQW 51977/22-27 – Endometriosis diagnostic and treatment support

AQW 52787/22-27 – AI-enabled and camera-equipped smart glasses in schools

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education, pursuant to AQW 51716/22-27, whether any assessment has been made of the specific safeguarding risks arising from the use of AI-enabled and camera-equipped smart glasses in schools, early years providers, and any other educational settings within their remit attended by children. Minister of Education: … Continue reading AQW 52787/22-27 – AI-enabled and camera-equipped smart glasses in schools

AQW 37863/22-27 – FMdFM Rural Needs Impact Assessments

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail (i) the number of Rural Needs Impact Assessments (RNIAs) under the Rural Needs Act (Northern Ireland) 2016, carried out by their Department and its arm's-length bodies, of policies, strategies, and services affecting rural communities; and (ii) a breakdown of … Continue reading AQW 37863/22-27 – FMdFM Rural Needs Impact Assessments

AQW 52643/22-27 – Basic income scheme for the arts

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): The Minister for Communities whether he has (i) investigated implementing a basic income for the arts, which provides artists with a weekly income; and (ii) any plans to economically support creative artists. Minister for Communities: (i) I have no plans to introduce a basic income scheme for the arts sector. … Continue reading AQW 52643/22-27 – Basic income scheme for the arts

AQW 52391/22-27 – Department of Finance Social Media Spend

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Finance to detail the amount his Department has spent on social media (i) influencers; and (ii) content creators, since February 2024. Minister of Finance: There has been no spend on influencers or content creators by the Department of Finance since February 2024. ENDS

AQW 53039/22-27 – Lough Neagh Eel Fishery Transition Scheme

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail when the eligible Lough Neagh eel fishers will receive an initial payment from the Lough Neagh Eel Fishery Transition Scheme. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: Letters inviting eligible fishers to apply for financial support were issued … Continue reading AQW 53039/22-27 – Lough Neagh Eel Fishery Transition Scheme

AQW 52264 22-27 – NI Water contract C1247

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) the number of bidders for NI Water contract C1247 by the tender closing date; (ii) the date on which the tender process, including due diligence of contractors, was completed; (iii) the date on which the decision was taken to award contract … Continue reading AQW 52264 22-27 – NI Water contract C1247

AQW 51088 22-27 – Paramilitary items on public property in Dungannon

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) any assessment she has made of the recent appearance of paramilitary items on public property in the Dungannon area; and (ii) any steps she is taking to have them removed. [3 Day Priority] Minister for Infrastructure: Officials are aware of media … Continue reading AQW 51088 22-27 – Paramilitary items on public property in Dungannon