AQW 45094/22-27 – Department for Communities Use of Artificial Intelligence

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities whether his Department has used Artificial Intelligence to assist with drafting (i) legislation; and (ii) policy, in the last 12 months. Minister for Communities: My Department uses Microsoft Copilot, an AI assistant which can be accessed as part of Office 365. Officials may use … Continue reading AQW 45094/22-27 – Department for Communities Use of Artificial Intelligence

AQW 44970/22-27 – Department of Justice Use of Artificial Intelligence

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice whether her Department has used Artificial Intelligence to assist with drafting (i) legislation; and (ii) policy, in the last 12 months. Minister of Justice: (i) No, legislation is still drafted directly by staff. (ii) Yes, AI was sometimes used at the initial stage to … Continue reading AQW 44970/22-27 – Department of Justice Use of Artificial Intelligence

AQW 44969/22-27 – DAERA Use of Artificial Intelligence

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether his Department has used Artificial Intelligence to assist with drafting (i) legislation; and (ii) policy, in the last 12 months. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: My Department makes use of artificial intelligence tools to support administrative tasks … Continue reading AQW 44969/22-27 – DAERA Use of Artificial Intelligence

AQW 44854/22-27 – Supporting young people

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any steps he is taking to support young people into (i) employment; (ii) education; and (iii) training. Minister for Communities: My Department supports young people into employment, education and training through personalised, work coach-led support delivered through Jobs and Benefits Offices, using … Continue reading AQW 44854/22-27 – Supporting young people

AQW 44737/22-27 – Inpatient mental health services

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps his Department is taking to ensure that inpatient mental health services have sufficient staffing levels, and the appropriate skill mix, to provide safe and therapeutic care. Minister of Health: The Department of Health recognises the workforce challenges facing inpatient mental … Continue reading AQW 44737/22-27 – Inpatient mental health services

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

McGlone: ICRIR requires overhaul and reform

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SDLP Opposition Justice Spokesperson Patsy McGlone MLA has said further revelations about the operation of the ICRIR show the legacy body requires integral reform. An independent review has raised significant concerns about the way the organisation is being run and its internal culture. Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone said, "This is the latest in a … Continue reading McGlone: ICRIR requires overhaul and reform

AQW 45212/22-27 – Processed food in schools

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education to detail any steps he is taking to ensure that primary and secondary school pupils are provided with nutritious, healthy and minimally processed food in schools. Minister of Education: The Education Authority (EA) is responsible for the development of menus across the primary and … Continue reading AQW 45212/22-27 – Processed food in schools