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I thank the Member for his question. We have been developing a policy on clustering with Invest NI. There has been a significant focus on certain clusters in particular. The Minister — the Member will be aware from his time as Health Minister of the health and life sciences cluster the Health Innovation Research…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Regional Balance Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Regional Balance
The Minister is aware of the economic benefit of clustering. Clustering and regional balance are not mutually exclusive. How does the Minister see them gelling together to best effect?
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Regional Balance Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Regional Balance
I thank the Member for his question. Regional balance is one of my Department's four priorities. We have done considerable work to advance regional balance within the mandate. The key plank of that has been the subregional economic plan, which saw the formation of local economic partnerships (LEPs) across all 11…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Regional Balance Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Regional Balance
I reject the characterisation that there has been a spat between me and the business community. That is not true. We have a difference of opinion on particular elements of the Bill. I work really closely with the business community on many issues. I work constructively and positively with it on many things and have…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: 'Good Jobs' Bill: Process Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: 'Good Jobs' Bill: Process
— are not moving forward. Do you regret taking so long to bring the draft Bill to the Executive, and do you regret the fact that the delays could set workers' rights back years?
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: 'Good Jobs' Bill: Process Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: 'Good Jobs' Bill: Process
Minister, the public spat between you and the business community has been unedifying. A part of political leadership is finding consensus in difficult situations, yet the delayed 'good jobs' Bill did not reach the Executive until April. In the meantime, workers across the North have fallen even further behind their…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: 'Good Jobs' Bill: Process Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: 'Good Jobs' Bill: Process
I thank the Member for her question. It is unfortunate that we are in the position that we are in with the Bill and that it continues to be stuck in the Executive. That achieves nothing other than to obstruct the open, transparent consideration of important legislation. I reject the Member's characterisation of the…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: 'Good Jobs' Bill: Process Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: 'Good Jobs' Bill: Process
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 was a landmark event, bringing together communities to celebrate Irish music, language and culture. I was pleased to be able to support it with an additional £1 million this year. It strengthened our international profile, supported local businesses, encouraged future tourism and created…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
I thank the Member. As I have mentioned in previous answers to Members, we do not yet have the full details of the impact of the redundancies and where exactly they might have an impact specifically. Therefore, it has not been possible thus far to determine any potential impacts on courses or qualifications.…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Ulster University: Job Losses Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Ulster University: Job Losses
Minister, has there been an assessment of the impact of the job losses on the number of courses being offered at third level? What is the potential consequential impact on the economy of fewer courses?
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Ulster University: Job Losses Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Ulster University: Job Losses
I thank the Member for his question. Yes, I certainly agree that it is clear that more funding is required. The proposed redundancies very much highlight the financial pressures that face our universities. It creates challenges for the institutions and for the staff and students. As I said to other Members, it…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Ulster University: Job Losses Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Ulster University: Job Losses
I commend the measures that the Minister has already taken to better support our universities right across the North. In previous answers, she mentioned the proposed redundancies. Does the Minister agree that it demonstrates that more funding is required? Will she reconfirm her commitment to making that case?
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Ulster University: Job Losses Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Ulster University: Job Losses
I thank the Member for his question. Likewise, I have met the unions that represent workers at Ulster University, and I have continued to engage with the trade unions and the university. There are particular financial challenges that face our universities, and that is why we continue to engage to try to get a better…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Ulster University: Job Losses Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Ulster University: Job Losses
A few months ago, in this Building, I hosted a delegation of Unite, UNISON and University and College Union (UCU) workers who outlined their concerns about job losses at Ulster University. There was also a huge concern about the impact of job losses, compulsory and voluntary, on students and workers. Minister, have…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Ulster University: Job Losses Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Ulster University: Job Losses
I thank the Member for her question. As I said to Miss McAllister, my top priority in the ongoing Budget negotiations is to achieve additional funding so that we can invest in our further and higher education institutions. As skills, which include further and higher education, make up 75% of my budget, we invest…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Ulster University: Job Losses Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Ulster University: Job Losses
Minister, given that we share a constituency, you will know that many of our constituents are staff or students who feel that they are paying the price for years of underfunding in higher education. Will you expand on the urgent discussions that you have had with Ulster University to protect jobs and safeguard…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Ulster University: Job Losses Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Ulster University: Job Losses
I thank the Member for her question. The first stage of the higher education funding review was an independent financial needs assessment of the different higher education institutions. That was completed, and a summary report was published earlier in the year. Officials are engaging with the sector on the next steps…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Ulster University: Job Losses Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Ulster University: Job Losses
I thank the Minister. I appreciate that it may be too early to assess the impact, given that we do not yet know whether there will be compulsory redundancies. It has been acknowledged and reported that the higher education funding review has lost the confidence of some of the key stakeholders. Minister, will you…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Ulster University: Job Losses Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Ulster University: Job Losses
Ulster University has announced the commencement of a process inviting applications under a voluntary redundancy scheme. Ulster University is an autonomous institution, and decisions relating to staffing are a matter for it. My Department continues to engage with the university on the issue. I encourage the university…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Ulster University: Job Losses Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Ulster University: Job Losses
I thank the Member for his question. We will publish the storage policy before the end of the year. I cannot give a firm date — I will check with officials — but it is being finalised, and we will publish it before the end of the calendar year.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Economic Investment: Electricity Grid Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Economic Investment: Electricity Grid
Minister, when do you intend to publish the long-duration energy storage policy?
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Economic Investment: Electricity Grid Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Economic Investment: Electricity Grid
I thank the Member for his question. One of the key reasons why we took the decision that we did on connection charging policy was to address the unfairnesses in the existing system, particularly for rural businesses, which often faced much greater costs. Under the previous arrangements, customers in areas where the…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Economic Investment: Electricity Grid Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Economic Investment: Electricity Grid
Minister, businesses in rural areas already have to contend with many more obstacles than businesses in urban areas. How will you ensure that rural businesses specifically are not disadvantaged when seeking grid connections?
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Economic Investment: Electricity Grid Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Economic Investment: Electricity Grid
I thank the Member for his question and for his considerable interest in energy policy, which I really do appreciate. We have discussed the issue on a number of occasions. Later in the year, I will publish the energy strategy policy statement, which will set out the key milestones for delivery to 2030. The statement…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Economic Investment: Electricity Grid Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Economic Investment: Electricity Grid
— would do for roads?
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