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
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
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Finance whether his Department has used Artificial Intelligence to assist with drafting (i) legislation; and (ii) policy, in the last 12 months. Minister of Finance: The Department of Finance has utilised Artificial Intelligence in several areas to improve efficiency and support service delivery. Artificial Intelligence … Continue reading AQW 45091/22-27 – Department of Finance Use of Artificial Intelligence
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education whether his Department has used Artificial Intelligence to assist with drafting (i) legislation; and (ii) policy, in the last 12 months. Minister of Education: In the last 12 months, officials in my department have started to consider how Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools might effectively … Continue reading AQW 44968/22-27 – Department of Education Use of Artificial Intelligence
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether their Department has used Artificial Intelligence to assist with drafting (i) legislation; and (ii) policy, in the last 12 months. First Minister and deputy First Minister: In the last 12 months, the Department has made appropriate use of approved Artificial … Continue reading AQW 44967/22-27 – FMdFM Use of Artificial Intelligence
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
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education to detail any steps he is taking to improve access to musical instruments and instruction for all children. Minister of Education: Access to musical instruments and tuition is delivered through the Education Authority’s Music Service. The EA service provides instrumental and vocal tuition across … Continue reading AQW 45211/22-27 – Access to musical instruments and instruction
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
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