SDLP brings forward amendment to give police greater powers to seize scramblers and e-scooters

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The SDLP is bringing forward an amendment to legislation to give police greater powers to seize scramblers and e-scooters being used in a dangerous or anti-social manner. The amendment to the Justice Bill would allow police to seize vehicles causing alarm, distress or annoyance without first having to issue a warning. SDLP Opposition Justice Spokesperson … Continue reading SDLP brings forward amendment to give police greater powers to seize scramblers and e-scooters

AQW 45332/22-27 – Autism support guidelines for schools

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education to detail any steps his Department is taking to ensure the adequacy of support guidelines in (i) primary; and (ii) secondary, schools for children with autism. Minister of Education: The Education Authority (EA) Local Impact Teams (LITs) recognise and value neurodiversity and are committed … Continue reading AQW 45332/22-27 – Autism support guidelines for schools

AQW 45093/22-27 – Department for Infrastructure Use of Artificial Intelligence

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department has used Artificial Intelligence to assist with drafting (i) legislation; and (ii) policy, in the last 12 months. Minister for Infrastructure: The Department for Infrastructure does not hold information on the individual use of AI. The Department has made Microsoft Copilot … Continue reading AQW 45093/22-27 – Department for Infrastructure Use of Artificial Intelligence

McGlone Calls for Fairer System of NIE Connection Charges

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SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone has welcomed the announcement of a date for the publication of the Review of NIE Connection Charges. In the Assembly today the Economy Minister confirmed that the Review of NIE Connection Charges is expected to be published in June this year. Speaking after the announcement on Tuesday, Mr … Continue reading McGlone Calls for Fairer System of NIE Connection Charges

AQW 46331/22-27 – Mental health support services for pupils

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education whether any assessment has been made of the availability of mental health support services for pupils in secondary schools. Minister of Education: There has been no assessment made of the availability of mental health support services for pupils in post-primary school. The Education Authority … Continue reading AQW 46331/22-27 – Mental health support services for pupils

AQW 43533/22-27 – Artificial Intelligence-based mental health tools

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any role that Artificial Intelligence-based mental health tools are expected to have within NHS mental health services. Minister of Health: The increasing availability of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools in mental health care presents both opportunities and risks. From a Chief Psychological Professions … Continue reading AQW 43533/22-27 – Artificial Intelligence-based mental health tools

AQW 45334/22-27 – Access to specialist menopause services

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) the number of women waiting for access to specialist menopause services; and (ii) the average waiting times for women accessing specialist menopause services, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust. Minister of Health: My department does not hold this information. … Continue reading AQW 45334/22-27 – Access to specialist menopause services

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