AQW 3377/17-22 – Northern Ireland Prison Service and Coronavirus

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice what measures are being taken by the Northern Ireland Prison Service to protect staff and prisoners against coronavirus. Minister of Justice: The Northern Ireland Prison Service take the threat presented by COVID19 extremely seriously and have undertaken significant work in preparation for the challenges … Continue reading AQW 3377/17-22 – Northern Ireland Prison Service and Coronavirus

AQO 275/17-22 – Immigration and Seasonal Workers in Agri-Food Sector

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, in relation to the proposed Points-Based System and Salary Thresholds for Immigration, for his assessment of the impact it may have on the supply of seasonal workers in the agri-food industry. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: The UK’s … Continue reading AQO 275/17-22 – Immigration and Seasonal Workers in Agri-Food Sector

McGlone presses for action for farmers

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SDLP Mid Ulster Representative, Patsy McGlone MLA spoke today in the Assembly pressing for action and financial clarity for farmers across the North. The Mid Ulster MLA said, "Direct farm payments make up a significant proportion of the income generated by our farmers. They have been a lifeline through many difficult months. They are worth … Continue reading McGlone presses for action for farmers

AQW 1968/17-22 – Domiciliary care workers

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health what action has been taken in each Health and Social Care Trust to recruit domiciliary care workers; and how many posts are to be filled in each Trust. Minister of Health: My Department is currently considering a number of recommendations from the Power to … Continue reading AQW 1968/17-22 – Domiciliary care workers

AQW 2585/17-22 – Addressing skills deficit

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy what measures her Department is taking to address the skills deficit. Minister for the Economy:  My Department works closely with employers, education providers and the local community to ensure that Northern Ireland has a Skills System that is dynamic and flexible enough to … Continue reading AQW 2585/17-22 – Addressing skills deficit

McGlone: Minister Must Address Serious Systemic Failures in Administration of Universal Credit

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SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has called on the Minister for Communities to address the serious systemic failures affecting Universal Credit claimants as identified by Advice NI. Mr McGlone said, "Problems with Universal Credit continue to mount up and remain one of the most frequent issues raised by my constituents. "The serious systemic … Continue reading McGlone: Minister Must Address Serious Systemic Failures in Administration of Universal Credit

McGlone: Resources must be found for County Tyrone Junction Improvement

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SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has called on the Minister for Infrastructure to secure the necessary resources for a proposed junction improvement at the A45 Coalisland Road/ C623 Farlough Road junction. The Mid Ulster MLA was responding to an Assembly written answer from the Minister to a question he had submitted on road … Continue reading McGlone: Resources must be found for County Tyrone Junction Improvement

AQW 2586/17-22 – Business and Education

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy what measures her Department are taking to ensure good practice and cooperation between business and further/higher education sectors. Minister for the Economy: My Department is committed to ensuring good practice and cooperation between business and the further and higher education sectors through a … Continue reading AQW 2586/17-22 – Business and Education