Debate contribution: Skills Shortages

Debate contribution by Mr Patsy McGlone on 20 January 2025.

MLA: Mr Patsy McGlone
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 20 January 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Skills Shortages
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4744694

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Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire.
As the Minister knows, Mid Ulster is a manufacturing hub that sends products all across the world. Digital skills are particularly important in the development of many businesses, especially those in the manufacturing sectors. What specific plans does the Department have for that industry and, in particular, for the development of artificial intelligence and how that relates to some of those businesses?

67 words. Text as published by the Northern Ireland Assembly.

Part of an exchange

This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 1383/22-27.

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