AQW 6570/22-27 – Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy what steps have been taken by his Department to give effect to the provisions in The Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022. Minister for the Economy: In line with the commitment in NDNA, an official from my Department sits on the Department … Continue reading AQW 6570/22-27 – Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022

AQW 6022/22-27 – Ardboe Aerodrome

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure what measures will be taken to repair the condition of the runway at Ardboe Aerodrome to improve access for local residents and businesses. Minister for Infrastructure: The first 288 metres of the old aerodrome road network, from the Kilmascally Road to the Ardboe Business … Continue reading AQW 6022/22-27 – Ardboe Aerodrome

AQW 5732/22-27 – Footpath along Grove Road, Swatragh

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure what measures are being taken by his Department to repair and reinstate the overgrown footpath along Grove Road, Swatragh. Minister for Infrastructure: Due to the budgetary constraints faced by my Department it has been necessary to operate a limited road maintenance service for multiple … Continue reading AQW 5732/22-27 – Footpath along Grove Road, Swatragh

AQW 4360/22-27 – NHS Places in Mid Ulster Dental Practices

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health what his Department is doing to address the lack of NHS places in dental practices in Mid Ulster. Minister of Health: Access to routine dental care continues to be significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused reduced activity and therefore reduced capacity … Continue reading AQW 4360/22-27 – NHS Places in Mid Ulster Dental Practices

AQW 4362/22-27 – Utility Companies failed road inspections

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure how many times utility providers have been instructed by his Department to repair the road surface in Mid Ulster, in each of the last five years. Minister for Infrastructure: Utility companies are responsible for the permanent reinstatement of roads to an agreed specification. When … Continue reading AQW 4362/22-27 – Utility Companies failed road inspections

AQW 4359/22-27 – Road resurfacing in Mid Ulster

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to list the resurfacing works that will be completed in Mid Ulster in this financial year. Minister for Infrastructure: The Western Divisional Roads Manager, Daniel Healy, met with Mid Ulster Council on 29 September 2022 to present the 2021-2022 Annual Report for DfI Roads … Continue reading AQW 4359/22-27 – Road resurfacing in Mid Ulster

AQW 4188/22-27 – Farm Sustainability Payment

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs how long the Basic Payment Scheme to farmers is guaranteed for. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: As confirmed in the Future Agricultural Policy Decisions for Northern Ireland which I announced on 24 March 2022, a Farm Sustainability Payment … Continue reading AQW 4188/22-27 – Farm Sustainability Payment

AQW 4047/22-27 – Energy Bills Support Scheme

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy when an Energy Bills Support Scheme will be available for businesses. Minister for the Economy: A UK-wide Energy Bill Relief Scheme for businesses has recently been announced by the UK Government. It will apply from 1st October for an initial period of 6 … Continue reading AQW 4047/22-27 – Energy Bills Support Scheme