McGlone: Farms need certainty over funding

SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has called for clarity on support for family farms. Mr McGlone said the Executive must provide urgent ring-fenced funding for the next year, alongside a long-term commitment to replace lost funding from the UK Government and EU. He was speaking in the Assembly after changes to the agricultural budget … Continue reading McGlone: Farms need certainty over funding

Mid Ulster SDLP to host evening with Claire Hanna

SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP

SDLP Mid Ulster is hosting an evening with new SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP. The event will take place at the Glenavon House Hotel in Cookstown on Thursday November 7 from 7.30pm. It is open to the public and everyone is welcome to attend. SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone said, “I will be delighted … Continue reading Mid Ulster SDLP to host evening with Claire Hanna

McGlone Welcomes Commitment on Mid South West Growth Deal

SDLP MLA For Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has welcomed the announcement that the new Labour Government in Westminster will proceed with the proposed Mid South West Growth Deal. The announcement was made by the UK Chancellor during the budget speech on Wednesday. Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone said, “I welcome the commitment given by the … Continue reading McGlone Welcomes Commitment on Mid South West Growth Deal

McGlone: All-island register only way to protect animals

SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has said that an all-island animal cruelty register is the only way to keep animals out of the hands of abusers. He was speaking during an Assembly motion on creating a register on Tuesday. Mr McGlone said the call should be widened out to an all-island basis. Mid Ulster … Continue reading McGlone: All-island register only way to protect animals

McGlone seeks Assurance on Patient Safety Following Closure of Fairhill Health Centre

SDLP MLA For Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has asked the Health Minister to clarify the arrangements for patients ahead of the planned closure of Fairhill Health Centre, Magherafelt, on 1st November. The Mid Ulster MLA has tabled a Priority Written Question to the Minister in the Assembly. Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone said, “There is … Continue reading McGlone seeks Assurance on Patient Safety Following Closure of Fairhill Health Centre

McGlone welcomes recognition of need to support farmers and rural communities

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

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

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