Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health what vaccination provision will be made available to healthcare workers that Health and Social Care Trusts have decided the Pfizer vaccine would not be suitable due to history of severe allergic reactions. Minister of Health: The Pfizer vaccine contains polyethylene glycol (PEG), which is … Continue reading AQW 12616/17-22 – COVID-19 Vaccination provision and allergens
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any plans he has to legislate for a refundable deposit for plastic bottles and aluminium cans. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: My officials have been developing options for a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for drinks containers, … Continue reading AQW 19866/17-22 – Deposit Return Scheme
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health when the £500 payment will be made to Health and Social Care Staff. [Priority Written] Minister of Health: An FAQ on the special recognition payment, which includes eligibility criteria, has been published on my Department’s website and is available at the following link; https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/news/hsc-staff-recognition-payment-faqs … Continue reading AQW 18037/17-22 – HSC Staff Recognition Payment
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the membership of the (i) Strategic Waste Partnership Group; and (ii) Government Waste Working Group. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: The Northern Ireland Strategic Waste Partnership (SWP) membership comprises of Directors from Department of Agriculture, Environment … Continue reading AQW 16999/17-22 – Strategic Waste Partnership Group
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what progress reports have been undertaken by his Department on the recommendations of the Mills Report; and when they will be published. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: I can confirm that a Management Action Plan containing 25 actions … Continue reading AQW 16998/17-22 – Mills Report recommendations
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Finance whether Localised Restrictions Support Scheme grants will be available after the 30th April 2021 for businesses where, due to no outdoor or reduced capacity, it is not viable to open. [Priority Written] Minister of Finance: The legal authority that was given to my Department … Continue reading AQW 17635/17-22 – Localised Restrictions Support Scheme grants
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the cooperative efforts with HMRC to address the issue of landfill tax avoidance in relation to serious waste crime. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: NIEA’s Enforcement Branch has an ongoing, productive relationship with its … Continue reading AQW 17000/17-22 – Landfill tax avoidance
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what progress has there been on creating a new sanction in legislation to make the polluter pay to remediate or remove illegally deposited waste. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: Significant sanctions already exist within the Waste and Contaminated … Continue reading AQW 16997/17-22 – Polluter pays principle
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