AQW 30093/22-27 – Ongoing applications for disability benefits

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the number of applications currently in the system for (i) mandatory reconsideration; and (ii) review, for (a) Personal Independence Payment; (b) Attendance Allowance; and (c) Disability Living Allowance. Minister for Communities: The table below shows the current number of ongoing applications for … Continue reading AQW 30093/22-27 – Ongoing applications for disability benefits

AQW 30017/22-27 – Special Education Needs

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education to detail any steps he has taken to move to strategic planning for the provision of education places for children with a Statement of Special Education Needs by the start of the school year, in order to break the cycle of reacting to pressures … Continue reading AQW 30017/22-27 – Special Education Needs

AQW 30202/22-27 – Early Learning and Childcare Strategy

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education for an update on the publication of an Executive-supported Early Learning and Childcare Strategy. Minister of Education: I plan to bring forward a draft Early Learning and Childcare Strategy for Executive consideration and public consultation in the coming weeks. My Written Ministerial Statement of … Continue reading AQW 30202/22-27 – Early Learning and Childcare Strategy

AQW 29617/22-27 – Newbuild social housing projects: adequate water infrastructure

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail what newbuild social housing projects are curerntly unable to proceed due to the absence of adequate water infrastructure. Minister for Communities: This issue is an operational matter for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. I have sought the requested information from the Chief … Continue reading AQW 29617/22-27 – Newbuild social housing projects: adequate water infrastructure

AQW 29948/22-27 – Appealing High Court ruling on A5 upgrade

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure when she will announce her decision on appealing the High Court ruling blocking construction of the upgrade to the A5 road in its current form. Minister for Infrastructure: I wrote to Executive colleagues on 11 July 2025 to provide an update on the judgment … Continue reading AQW 29948/22-27 – Appealing High Court ruling on A5 upgrade

Mid Ulster SDLP Meet Roads Minister on School Bus Safety Measures

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SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, led a SDLP party delegation in a meeting with the Minister for Infrastructure, Liz Kimmins, to press for the introduction of new school bus regulations, and other road safety measures. The Mid Ulster MLA was accompanied in the meeting last week by SDLP Magherafelt Cllr Christine McFlynn and … Continue reading Mid Ulster SDLP Meet Roads Minister on School Bus Safety Measures

AQW 29945/22-27 – Whistleblowers protection

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the measures taken at NI Water to prevent whistleblowers from being penalised. Minister for Infrastructure: The issue you have raised is an operational matter for NI Water; however, I have sought the required information. NI Water has advised my department that its … Continue reading AQW 29945/22-27 – Whistleblowers protection

AQW 29843/22-27 – Waste deposited illegally in Northern Ireland

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the most recent annual estimate for the amount of waste deposited illegally in Northern Ireland. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: The Northern Ireland Environment Agency’s Environmental Crime Unit (ECU) is focused on investigating and pursuing offenders … Continue reading AQW 29843/22-27 – Waste deposited illegally in Northern Ireland