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

Mid Ulster SDLP Attend 50th Commemoration for Senator Billy Fox

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SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone and a delegation of SDLP activists from the constituency were in Dublin on 10th July where they attended the unveiling of a portrait of Senator Billy Fox. The event was a commemoration of the Fine Gael Senator to mark the 50th Anniversary of his death after being shot … Continue reading Mid Ulster SDLP Attend 50th Commemoration for Senator Billy Fox

McGlone: Executive Failure to Agree Lough Neagh Action Plan is not Sustainable

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SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has warned the Executive that continued failure to agree the Action Plan on Lough Neagh is not sustainable. He was speaking after the AERA Minister attended a meeting of the Assembly Committee on Monday. Mr McGlone said, “I welcome the AERA Minister’s commitment to addressing the ecological crisis in … Continue reading McGlone: Executive Failure to Agree Lough Neagh Action Plan is not Sustainable

McGlone: Opportunity Exists for Progress with EU on Veterinary Medicines

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SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has said the opportunity exists for the new British government to make progress on an agreement with the EU over the availability of veterinary medicines in the North after 2025. He was speaking after the AERA Minister attended a meeting of the Assembly Committee on Monday. Mid Ulster MLA … Continue reading McGlone: Opportunity Exists for Progress with EU on Veterinary Medicines

McGlone: Failure to agree Lough Neagh report is another broken promise by Executive

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SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has said the failure to agree a plan of action on Lough Neagh is another broken promise by Executive parties. The Mid Ulster MLA was speaking on Thursday following the Executive’s failure to agree a report brought forward by the AERA Minister which outlined more than 30 recommendations to … Continue reading McGlone: Failure to agree Lough Neagh report is another broken promise by Executive

McGlone calls for independent inquiry into alleged use of wiretapping of journalists

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SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has called on the Minister of Justice to initiate an independent inquiry into the alleged use of wiretapping of Northern Ireland journalists. He was speaking after the Assembly debated an SDLP Opposition Day motion which called on the Justice Minister to launch an independent inquiry. The motion was amended … Continue reading McGlone calls for independent inquiry into alleged use of wiretapping of journalists

McGlone: Minister must confirm support for rural communities to drive just transition

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Social Democratic and Labour Party MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone has called on the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to confirm the level of support he intends to provide for rural communities through the Just Transition Fund for Agriculture. The Climate Change Act 2022 requires the Minister to establish a Just Transition … Continue reading McGlone: Minister must confirm support for rural communities to drive just transition