McGlone calls for delivery on promise to protect Lough Neagh

SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has called on Executive parties to deliver on their promise to safeguard Lough Neagh. He was speaking after the Assembly backed an SDLP Opposition motion to recognise the crisis at the Lough and call on the AERA Minister to bring forward legislation to establish an independent Environmental Protection Agency … Continue reading McGlone calls for delivery on promise to protect Lough Neagh

McGlone welcomes engagement with NIE

SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has welcomed engagement with Northern Ireland Electricity Networks. NIE representatives met with the SDLP Opposition team at Stormont on Monday. A wide range of issues were discussed including electricity supply, renewable energy, investment in infrastructure, electric vehicle charging points and rural accessibility. Mid Ulster MLA Mr McGlone said, “The … Continue reading McGlone welcomes engagement with NIE

McGlone calls for farmers’ support after heavy rainfall

SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has called for support for farmers after the recent spell of heavy rainfall. Mr McGlone has submitted a Priority Assembly Question to ask DAERA Minister Andrew Muir if he intends to bring any support forward. Mid Ulster MLA Mr McGlone said, “The recent inclement weather and heavy rainfall has … Continue reading McGlone calls for farmers’ support after heavy rainfall

McGlone Welcomes Opening Date for New Youth Services Facility for Cookstown Town Centre

Social Democratic and Labour Party MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has welcomed confirmation from the Education Authority that a new facility for youth services within Cookstown town centre is due to open in May or June this year. The confirmation came in a letter from the Education Authority Youth Service in response to the … Continue reading McGlone Welcomes Opening Date for New Youth Services Facility for Cookstown Town Centre

McGlone condemns disgraceful legal action over Sean Brown inquest

SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has described a British government decision to take legal action over the inquest into the murder of Sean Brown as “utterly disgraceful”. The move will delay a decision over whether to grant a public inquiry into Mr Brown’s murder. Mid Ulster MLA Mr McGlone said, “The decision taken by … Continue reading McGlone condemns disgraceful legal action over Sean Brown inquest

McGlone: Water Quality Report Demands Action by NI Executive

Social Democratic and Labour Party MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has said the Executive must act following the publication of the Auditor General’s report on Water Quality in Northern Ireland’s lakes and rivers. Dorinnia Carville’s report warns that European targets for improving water quality in Northern Ireland’s rivers and lakes by 2027 will not … Continue reading McGlone: Water Quality Report Demands Action by NI Executive

McGlone: Executive must demonstrate commitment on Lough Neagh

Social Democratic and Labour Party MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone, has said the Executive must back the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (AERA), Andrew Muir, in making Lough Neagh “a first-year priority”. The Mid Ulster MLA was speaking following the new Minister’s first appearance in front of the Assembly Committee for Agriculture, … Continue reading McGlone: Executive must demonstrate commitment on Lough Neagh

McGlone welcomes Tánaiste’s support for public inquiry into Sean Brown murder

SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has welcomed Tánaiste Micheál Martin’s support for a public inquiry into the murder of Sean Brown. The Tánaiste confirmed his support when responding to a question from Brendan Smith TD in the Dáil on Thursday. Mr Smith discussed the public inquiry with the Tánaiste at the request of Mr … Continue reading McGlone welcomes Tánaiste’s support for public inquiry into Sean Brown murder