McGlone: Magherafelt alert causing significant disruption

SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has said that a security alert in Magherafelt is causing significant disruption. Homes have been evacuated in the Leckagh Drive area due to the alert. Mid Ulster MLA Mr McGlone said: “This security alert is causing significant disruption in a busy part of Magherafelt on a Friday. Residents have … Continue reading McGlone: Magherafelt alert causing significant disruption

McGlone calls for resolution to vets’ strike

SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has called for a resolution to a strike by vets across the North. Vets began a five-day strike on Monday. Mr McGlone said an agreement must be reached that affords vets fair pay. Mid Ulster MLA Mr McGlone said, “The strike by vets this week will cause significant disruption … Continue reading McGlone calls for resolution to vets’ strike

McGlone welcomes cannabis seizure

SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has welcomed the seizure of cannabis worth an estimated £1.7m in Cookstown. Police recovered the suspected drugs from a lorry in the area on Sunday. Mid Ulster MLA Mr McGlone said, “I welcome the seizure of these suspected drugs on Sunday. Those peddling illegal products seek to prey on … Continue reading McGlone welcomes cannabis seizure

McGlone: We must realise opportunity of dual market access

SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has said that businesses in the North must be allowed to reap the benefits of dual market access. Mr McGlone was speaking as he hosted a ‘Future for Business in Europe’ event at the Glenavon Hotel in Cookstown on Friday. Among the speakers at the event were Irish Government … Continue reading McGlone: We must realise opportunity of dual market access

McGlone Welcomes £4million Shared Island Investment at Bellaghy Bawn

Social Democratic and Labour Party MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has welcomed a €4.2million (£4million) investment from the Irish Government to develop a historic building in Bellaghy. The Bellaghy Bawn will be developed into a hub for writers with the investment from the Shared Island Fund. The Bawn is a short distance from the … Continue reading McGlone Welcomes £4million Shared Island Investment at Bellaghy Bawn

McGlone to host ‘Future for Business in Europe’ event

REGISTER HERE SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone is hosting a ‘Future for Business in Europe’ event in Cookstown next month. The event will take place at the Glenavon Hotel on Friday October 6 from 10am to 12.30pm. Among the speakers will be Irish Government Minister of State for European Affairs Peter Burke TD, Manufacturing … Continue reading McGlone to host ‘Future for Business in Europe’ event

SDLP calls for urgent response to Lough Neagh crisis

The SDLP has called for an urgent response to the worsening crisis at Lough Neagh. SDLP representatives met with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) on Tuesday to discuss the issues with the lough following a request by SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone. The presence of blue-green algae in the water has contributed to … Continue reading SDLP calls for urgent response to Lough Neagh crisis

McGlone Shocked at Sickening Case of Animal Cruelty

SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone has said people are shocked at the sickening case of animal cruelty after two dogs were found dead at the weekend in a lake near Aughnacloy, County Tyrone. The USPCA have said that the two German Shepherd dogs were tied together and weighed down with a dumbbell. The … Continue reading McGlone Shocked at Sickening Case of Animal Cruelty