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

McGlone Condemns Racist Graffiti in Cookstown

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Social Democratic and Labour Party MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has condemned the appearance of racist graffiti in Cookstown. The Mid Ulster MLA was speaking after the offensive slogans appeared in the town over the weekend. Mr McGlone said, “I totally condemn the racist graffiti that has appeared in Cookstown over the weekend. “These … Continue reading McGlone Condemns Racist Graffiti in Cookstown

McGlone Welcomes Capital Funding for Kilronan Special School

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Social Democratic and Labour Party MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has welcomed the inclusion of Kilronan Special School, Magherafelt, in an announcement of capital funding for extension and refurbishment and new build construction projects. Mr McGlone said, “I welcome the inclusion of Kilronan Special School among the fifteen new build and extension and refurbishment … Continue reading McGlone Welcomes Capital Funding for Kilronan Special School

McGlone urges agreement on veterinary medicines

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SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has urged the British government and EU to come to an agreement over veterinary medicines. He was speaking after a debate in the Assembly on Tuesday. Mr McGlone called for common sense to prevail and a solution to be found. Mid Ulster MLA Mr McGlone said, “The continuing issues … Continue reading McGlone urges agreement on veterinary medicines

McGlone calls for joined-up approach to dog databases

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SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has called for a joined-up approach to databases used to record information about dogs. He was speaking during a legislative consent motion on the Pet Abduction Bill in the Assembly on Monday. Mr McGlone said that databases across Britain and Ireland were not always compatible and called for the … Continue reading McGlone calls for joined-up approach to dog databases

McGlone calls for delivery on promise to protect Lough Neagh

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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