McGlone: Pay staff fairly to tackle domiciliary care package shortage

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

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

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

New Ireland Commission – in conversation with Claire Hanna MP – Bellaghy

Join The New Ireland Commission and Denise Johnston in Conversation with Claire Hanna MP on the road towards an inclusive New Ireland. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-ireland-commission-in-conversation-with-claire-hanna-mp-bellaghy-tickets-774441153337 18th January 2024 at 7pm Seamus Heaney HomePlace, 45 Main Street Bellaghy. BT45 8HT. The New Ireland Commission is hosting an in-conversation event with Claire Hanna MP and Denise Johnston, to discuss … Continue reading New Ireland Commission – in conversation with Claire Hanna MP – Bellaghy

McGlone: Social housing need in Magherafelt not being met

SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has warned that the need for social housing in Magherafelt is not being met. The Housing Executive recently released figures to the Mid Ulster MLA which stated that, at September 2023, there were a total of 305 applicants on the social housing waiting list for Cookstown, of which … Continue reading McGlone: Social housing need in Magherafelt not being met

McGlone: Lough Neagh must be High Priority for any new Executive

Social Democratic and Labour Party MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has said the crisis in Lough Neagh must be addressed as a high priority by any new Executive. The Mid Ulster MLA was speaking after a meeting with DAERA to discuss the department’s Steering Group response to the Blue Green Algae blooms. Mr McGlone … Continue reading McGlone: Lough Neagh must be High Priority for any new Executive

McGlone: Social housing need in Cookstown still not being met

SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has warned that the need for social housing in Cookstown is continuing to rise year on year. The Housing Executive recently released figures to the Mid Ulster MLA which stated that, at September 2023, there were a total of 391 applicants on the social housing waiting list for … Continue reading McGlone: Social housing need in Cookstown still not being met

McGlone Meets Northern Trust to Highlight Concern at Shortage of Domiciliary Care

SDLP Spokesperson on Rural Communities, Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone, along with Moyola SDLP Councillor, Denise Johnston, met this week with representatives of the Northern Health and Social Services Trust to highlight concerns about the shortage of domiciliary care packages in Mid Ulster. Speaking afterwards, Mr McGlone said, “We sought the meeting with the Northern … Continue reading McGlone Meets Northern Trust to Highlight Concern at Shortage of Domiciliary Care