Debate contribution: Budget: Artificial Intelligence

Debate contribution by Ms Kate Nicholl on 24 November 2025.

MLA: Ms Kate Nicholl
Party at the time: Alliance Party
Date: 24 November 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Budget: Artificial Intelligence
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5254237

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I thank the First Minister. On the theme of the Budget and AI, Helen McCarthy is leading some really great work. There is a view that Northern Ireland could be world-leading in the ethical use of AI, but a strategy needs to be brought forward with speed. Have you given any further consideration to increasing the Budget allocation to your Department, given the importance of AI to our economy?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 1804/22-27.

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