SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has welcomed the ordering of new inquests into five murders by the UVF in the area. The Attorney General has ordered inquests into the deaths of Sean Anderson, Thomas Armstrong, Dwayne O'Donnell, Thomas Casey and Phelim McNally. Mid Ulster MLA Mr McGlone said, “I welcome the fresh inquests into … Continue reading McGlone welcomes fresh inquests into UVF murders
The acclaimed US civil rights activist and poet Maya Angelou once wrote that we are all the sum total of everything we’ve ever seen, heard, eaten, smelled, been told and forgotten. Everything influences each of us, and because of that, she argues, we should try to make sure that our experiences are positive. In a … Continue reading Irish News Platform: We need a meaningful conversation about how British identity can be accommodated within a new Ireland.
SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone led a delegation of Mid Ulster SDLP representatives and party members, following an invitation from the Ceann Comhairle, Seán Ó Fearghaíl, at the unveiling of a bronze bust of the late John Hume with the Hume family in Leinster House on the anniversary of the 1998 Good Friday … Continue reading Mid Ulster SDLP attend unveiling of John Hume bust in Leinster House
SDLP Rural Communities Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has said that an All-Island Agri-Food sector has huge potential. He was speaking at the SDLP Conference in Derry. Mid Ulster MLA Mr McGlone said, “The North’s agri-food sector makes a huge contribution to this place and has gained a reputation around the world for our first-class produce. This … Continue reading McGlone: All-Island Agri-Food sector has huge potential
SDLP Rural Communities Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has said that a number of farmers are experiencing issues claiming their £600 energy support payment. Farmers who only have access to a business account for their banking have been unable to avail of the scheme. Mr McGlone has raised the issue with the British government’s Department for Business, … Continue reading McGlone highlights issue for farmers receiving £600 energy support payment
SDLP Rural Communities Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has said the British government must return the EU’s act of good faith in negotiations over the Protocol. Mr McGlone was speaking after the EU extended grace periods around the sale of veterinary medicines to the North from Britain. Mr McGlone said the move would be a relief to … Continue reading McGlone: British government must return EU act of good faith
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has condemned an arson attack on an Orange hall near Magherafelt. Police are treating the fire at Ballynougher Orange hall as a hate crime. Mr McGlone said there was no place for these kind of attacks in society and that everyone’s culture must be respected. Mid Ulster MLA Mr … Continue reading McGlone condemns arson attack on Orange hall
SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has said the Executive’s current strategy on social housing is continuing to fail to meet housing need in the Mid Ulster constituency. In response to Assembly Questions from the Mid Ulster MLA, the Communities Minister, Sinn Féin’s Dierdre Hargey, revealed that just 15 social housing units are currently … Continue reading McGlone: Hargey Continuing to Fail to Meet Mid Ulster Social Housing Needs
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