McGlone welcomes recognition of need to support farmers and rural communities

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SDLP AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has welcomed recognition of the need to support farmers and rural communities in the North. He was speaking after an Assembly motion on the Farmers’ Basic Payment Scheme on Monday. An SDLP amendment lighting the importance of funding for rural development was passed. Mid Ulster MLA Mr McGlone said, “The … Continue reading McGlone welcomes recognition of need to support farmers and rural communities

McGlone Highlights Lack of Rural Services in North at Interparliamentary Assembly

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SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has highlighted the lack of rural services in the North, particularly affordable childcare. The Mid Ulster MLA was addressing the meeting of the North South Interparliamentary Assembly on Friday 27th September. Speaking afterwards, Mr McGlone said, “The lack of affordable childcare in the North is an issue that … Continue reading McGlone Highlights Lack of Rural Services in North at Interparliamentary Assembly

McGlone: Inquiry Refusal into Sean Brown Murder an insult to Family

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SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has said the British Government’s refusal to hold a public inquiry into the murder of GAA official Sean Brown is an insult to his family. Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone said, “The decision by the British Government to refuse to hold a public inquiry into the murder of … Continue reading McGlone: Inquiry Refusal into Sean Brown Murder an insult to Family

McGlone: Executive must get serious on water quality

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SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has said the Executive must get serious on improving water quality across the North. He was speaking after an Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) report found that water quality laws were not being implemented as required. Mr McGlone said the situation at Lough Neagh was the prime example of … Continue reading McGlone: Executive must get serious on water quality

McGlone Highlights Importance of Keeping Defibrillators ‘Emergency Ready’

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SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has highlighted the importance of keeping Public Access Defibrillators in an emergency ready status. The Mid Ulster MLA has been in recent correspondence with the Minister for Health in relation to the maintenance and upkeep of community defibrillators. Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone said, “Thankfully public access defibrillators … Continue reading McGlone Highlights Importance of Keeping Defibrillators ‘Emergency Ready’

McGlone: Executive Continuing to Fail to Meet Mid Ulster Social Housing Needs

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SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has said the Executive is continuing to fail to meet social housing need in the Mid Ulster constituency. Figures released to the party show that in the last three years only 20 social housing units have been built in Mid Ulster. In the same period, just 28 new … Continue reading McGlone: Executive Continuing to Fail to Meet Mid Ulster Social Housing Needs

McGlone calls for immediate response following Lough Neagh research

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SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has called for urgent action in response to recent findings from Queen's University Belfast on Lough Neagh. The research revealed significant ecological and public health risks posed by blue-green algal blooms in the lough. Mr McGlone expressed deep concern over the findings and emphasised the need for immediate and … Continue reading McGlone calls for immediate response following Lough Neagh research

McGlone Calls for Publication of Lough Neagh Action Plan

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SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has called for the publication of the Executive’s Lough Neagh Report and Action Plan. He was speaking after reports that the Executive had agreed the Action Plan at its latest meeting. Mr McGlone said, “I welcome the reports that the Executive has finally agreed the AERA Minister’s Lough Neagh … Continue reading McGlone Calls for Publication of Lough Neagh Action Plan