AQW 54627/22-27 – Apprenticeships in small businesses in rural areas

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any steps she is taking to support small businesses in rural areas in offering apprenticeships to young people. Minister for the Economy: My Department’s ApprenticeshipsNI and Higher Level Apprenticeships (HLA) programmes support employers across the north, including small businesses in rural … Continue reading AQW 54627/22-27 – Apprenticeships in small businesses in rural areas

AQW 52920/22-27 – Dementia support services

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps being taken to improve the support available to individuals and families following a diagnosis of dementia, including access to information about local services and financial support. Minister of Health: Following a diagnosis of dementia, individuals and their families have access … Continue reading AQW 52920/22-27 – Dementia support services

AQW 53171/22-27 – Support for household energy efficiency measures

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any support available to households seeking to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. Minister for Communities: My Department currently supports the Affordable Warmth Scheme (AWS), which provides funding for energy efficiency measures such as loft, cavity wall, and solid wall insulation … Continue reading AQW 53171/22-27 – Support for household energy efficiency measures

AQW 53506 22-27 – Supporting victims of investment fraud

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any steps she is taking to support victims of investment fraud. Minister of Justice: I recognise that investment fraud can have devastating financial and emotional consequences for victims, and I am committed to ensuring that those affected are supported while also working … Continue reading AQW 53506 22-27 – Supporting victims of investment fraud

AQW 52642/22-27 – Galleries and museums support

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): The Minister for Communities to detail any steps he is taking to help support galleries and museums. Minister for Communities: My Department supports galleries and museums through funding, sponsorship and strategic oversight of key organisations. The Arts Council NI supports galleries through its funding programmes and also supports organisations which … Continue reading AQW 52642/22-27 – Galleries and museums support

AQW 52394/22-27 – Funding pressures on rural schools

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education whether any recent assessment has been made of the potential impact of funding pressures on the ability of rural schools to maintain (i) staffing levels; (ii) curriculum provision; and (iii) support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. Minister of Education: No specific … Continue reading AQW 52394/22-27 – Funding pressures on rural schools

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 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