McGlone: Executive must demonstrate commitment on Lough Neagh

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Social Democratic and Labour Party MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone, has said the Executive must back the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (AERA), Andrew Muir, in making Lough Neagh “a first-year priority”. The Mid Ulster MLA was speaking following the new Minister’s first appearance in front of the Assembly Committee for Agriculture, … Continue reading McGlone: Executive must demonstrate commitment on Lough Neagh

McGlone welcomes Tánaiste’s support for public inquiry into Sean Brown murder

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SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has welcomed Tánaiste Micheál Martin’s support for a public inquiry into the murder of Sean Brown. The Tánaiste confirmed his support when responding to a question from Brendan Smith TD in the Dáil on Thursday. Mr Smith discussed the public inquiry with the Tánaiste at the request of Mr … Continue reading McGlone welcomes Tánaiste’s support for public inquiry into Sean Brown murder

McGlone expresses dismay at number waiting for domiciliary care package in Northern Trust

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SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has expressed dismay at the number of people waiting for a domiciliary care package in the Northern Trust area. As of January this year there were 1,157 people waiting for a full package and 553 waiting for a partial package, the highest in the North in both instances. In … Continue reading McGlone expresses dismay at number waiting for domiciliary care package in Northern Trust

McGlone: Public inquiry must be held into murder of Sean Brown

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SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has said that a public inquiry must be held into the murder of Sean Brown. Mr McGlone was speaking after a coroner said the inquest into his death could not continue due to material being withheld. He attended court with Mr Brown's family on Monday morning. The coroner is … Continue reading McGlone: Public inquiry must be held into murder of Sean Brown

McGlone: Latest revelations underline need for public inquiry into Sean Brown murder

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SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has said the latest revelations around the murder of Sean Brown underline the need for a full public inquiry. Mr McGlone was speaking after attending the legal challenge to the British Government’s legacy legislation at the High Court in Belfast on Tuesday. He said that every family has the … Continue reading McGlone: Latest revelations underline need for public inquiry into Sean Brown murder

McGlone: Pay staff fairly to tackle domiciliary care package shortage

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SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has said that fair pay for staff is needed to tackle the domiciliary care package shortage in the Northern Trust area. He was speaking during an adjournment debate on the issue at Stormont on Tuesday. Mr McGlone has long highlighted issues around the shortage of care packages in the … Continue reading McGlone: Pay staff fairly to tackle domiciliary care package shortage

McGlone: Government action must be matched by investment to safeguard Lough Neagh

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SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has said that investment is needed to protect Lough Neagh. He was speaking as MLAs debated a Lough Neagh Rescue Plan in the Assembly on Tuesday. Mr McGlone said there was a significant amount of work ahead to put the lough on a sustainable footing. Mid Ulster MLA Mr … Continue reading McGlone: Government action must be matched by investment to safeguard Lough Neagh

Mid Ulster SDLP Welcome Traffic Calming Measures at St Malachy’s Primary School Drummullan

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SDLP Mid Ulster representatives have welcomed confirmation that traffic calming measures will be introduced at St Malachy’s Primary School, Drummullan. The SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, and party colleague, Cookstown Councillor, Kerri Martin, were speaking after receiving written confirmation from the Department for Infrastructure Roads Service that construction work is due to begin … Continue reading Mid Ulster SDLP Welcome Traffic Calming Measures at St Malachy’s Primary School Drummullan