AQW 35621/22-27 – Living Wage for home care workers

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps he is taking to fund a real Living Wage for all home care workers. [Priority Written] Minister of Health: The Health and Social Care system in Northern Ireland continues to face unprecedented financial pressures. My Department is managing a funding … Continue reading AQW 35621/22-27 – Living Wage for home care workers

AQW 34455/22-27 – Department of Health Artificial Intelligence products

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail the (i) use; and (ii) development, by (a) her Department; and (b) its arm's-length bodies, of Artificial Intelligence products. Minister of Health: Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Generative AI in particular, presents significant opportunities to enhance both the productivity of the existing Health … Continue reading AQW 34455/22-27 – Department of Health Artificial Intelligence products

AQW 35420/22-27 – Capacity at the Loup Wastewater Treatment Works

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any measures her Department is taking to increase capacity at the Loup Wastewater Treatment Works. Minister for Infrastructure: The management of public wastewater infrastructure is an operational matter for NI Water. However, I have sought the requested information from NI Water and … Continue reading AQW 35420/22-27 – Capacity at the Loup Wastewater Treatment Works

AQW 35421/22-27 – Repairs to the Bann Bridge, Kilrea

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) the timeline for repairs to the Bann Bridge, Kilrea; and (ii) any measures her Department is taking to alleviate the volume of traffic being diverted via the Portglenone Bridge. [Priority Written] Minister for Infrastructure: My Department’s Contractor commenced works on site … Continue reading AQW 35421/22-27 – Repairs to the Bann Bridge, Kilrea

AQW 34712/22-27 – Department of Finance Artificial Intelligence products

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Finance to detail the (i) use; and (ii) development, by (a) his Department; and (b) its arm's-length bodies, of Artificial Intelligence products. Minister of Finance: (a) Department of Finance (i) Use of Artificial Intelligence The Department of Finance has utilised Artificial Intelligence (AI) in several … Continue reading AQW 34712/22-27 – Department of Finance Artificial Intelligence products

AQW 34569/22-27 – Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Artificial Intelligence products

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the (i) use; and (ii) development, by (a) his Department; and (b) its arm's-length bodies, of Artificial Intelligence products. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: (a) (i)My Department uses artificial intelligence (AI) products in several ways, including, … Continue reading AQW 34569/22-27 – Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Artificial Intelligence products

AQW 35070/22-27 – Board of the Office of Identity and Cultural Expression and Irish language

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail the number of members of the Board of the Office of Identity and Cultural Expression who are competent in the Irish language. [Priority Written] First Minister and deputy First Minister: Testing in Irish Language proficiency did not form part … Continue reading AQW 35070/22-27 – Board of the Office of Identity and Cultural Expression and Irish language

AQW 34846/22-27 – Electric vehicle charge points in Mid Ulster

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any plans she has for the provision of electric vehicle charge points in Mid Ulster. Minister for Infrastructure: The provision and operation of both Electric Vehicles and publicly accessible Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure is a commercially led activity in the North. … Continue reading AQW 34846/22-27 – Electric vehicle charge points in Mid Ulster