Irish News Platform: We need a meaningful conversation about how British identity can be accommodated within a new Ireland.

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The acclaimed US civil rights activist and poet Maya Angelou once wrote that we are all the sum total of everything we’ve ever seen, heard, eaten, smelled, been told and forgotten. Everything influences each of us, and because of that, she argues, we should try to make sure that our experiences are positive. In a … Continue reading Irish News Platform: We need a meaningful conversation about how British identity can be accommodated within a new Ireland.

Mid Ulster SDLP attend unveiling of John Hume bust in Leinster House

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SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone led a delegation of Mid Ulster SDLP representatives and party members, following an invitation from the Ceann Comhairle, Seán Ó Fearghaíl, at the unveiling of a bronze bust of the late John Hume with the Hume family in Leinster House on the anniversary of the 1998 Good Friday … Continue reading Mid Ulster SDLP attend unveiling of John Hume bust in Leinster House

McGlone: All-Island Agri-Food sector has huge potential

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SDLP Rural Communities Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has said that an All-Island Agri-Food sector has huge potential. He was speaking at the SDLP Conference in Derry. Mid Ulster MLA Mr McGlone said, “The North’s agri-food sector makes a huge contribution to this place and has gained a reputation around the world for our first-class produce. This … Continue reading McGlone: All-Island Agri-Food sector has huge potential

McGlone highlights issue for farmers receiving £600 energy support payment

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SDLP Rural Communities Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has said that a number of farmers are experiencing issues claiming their £600 energy support payment. Farmers who only have access to a business account for their banking have been unable to avail of the scheme. Mr McGlone has raised the issue with the British government’s Department for Business, … Continue reading McGlone highlights issue for farmers receiving £600 energy support payment

McGlone: British government must return EU act of good faith

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SDLP Rural Communities Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has said the British government must return the EU’s act of good faith in negotiations over the Protocol. Mr McGlone was speaking after the EU extended grace periods around the sale of veterinary medicines to the North from Britain. Mr McGlone said the move would be a relief to … Continue reading McGlone: British government must return EU act of good faith

McGlone condemns arson attack on Orange hall

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SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has condemned an arson attack on an Orange hall near Magherafelt. Police are treating the fire at Ballynougher Orange hall as a hate crime. Mr McGlone said there was no place for these kind of attacks in society and that everyone’s culture must be respected. Mid Ulster MLA Mr … Continue reading McGlone condemns arson attack on Orange hall

AQW 4360/22-27 – NHS Places in Mid Ulster Dental Practices

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health what his Department is doing to address the lack of NHS places in dental practices in Mid Ulster. Minister of Health: Access to routine dental care continues to be significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused reduced activity and therefore reduced capacity … Continue reading AQW 4360/22-27 – NHS Places in Mid Ulster Dental Practices

AQW 4362/22-27 – Utility Companies failed road inspections

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure how many times utility providers have been instructed by his Department to repair the road surface in Mid Ulster, in each of the last five years. Minister for Infrastructure: Utility companies are responsible for the permanent reinstatement of roads to an agreed specification. When … Continue reading AQW 4362/22-27 – Utility Companies failed road inspections