Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (i) for an update on any measures his Department is taking to support farmers in adapting to the challenges posed by climate change; and (ii) how his Department will ensure these measures align with (i) environmental sustainability; and (ii) economic … Continue reading AQW 25426/22-27 – Climate Change farming
SDLP AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has said the Minister needs to deliver concrete action to protect the environment, not further reviews. He was speaking after Minister Andrew Muir announced a review into environmental governance in the Assembly on Tuesday. Mr McGlone said the Minister must prioritise the establishment of an Independent Environmental Protection Agency. Mid … Continue reading McGlone: Action, not more reviews needed to protect environment
Social Democratic and Labour Party MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone has called on the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to confirm the level of support he intends to provide for rural communities through the Just Transition Fund for Agriculture. The Climate Change Act 2022 requires the Minister to establish a Just Transition … Continue reading McGlone: Minister must confirm support for rural communities to drive just transition
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy what support is available for homeowners to help with the installation of solar panels. Minister for the Economy: The Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 set out a target of 80% of electricity consumption to be from renewable sources in the north of … Continue reading AQW 10177/22-27 – Installation of solar panels
SDLP Agriculture Spokesperson Patsy McGlone MLA (Mid Ulster) joined local Dungannon representative Cllr Karol McQuade in welcoming the first injection of renewable biomethane into the local gas network, calling it a significant step forward for NI and its journey to net zero. In a first for NI, Granville Eco Park, Dungannon, a Bio Capital Group … Continue reading McGlone welcomes first Renewable Gas Injection for NI
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy what financial support does his Department provide to domestic properties to assist the adoption of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind. Minister for the Economy: There is currently no financial support available from my Department for homeowners who wish to install … Continue reading AQW 3191/22-27 – Financial support for adopting renewable energy sources
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice (i) what percentage of PSNI vehicles are powered by electricity; and (ii) what plans has she to introduce an all-electric fleet. Minister of Justice: The details requested are an operational matter for the Chief Constable, who is accountable to the Northern Ireland Policing Board … Continue reading AQW 2818/22-27 – PSNI All-electric Fleet
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities whether she intends to introduce mandatory installation of solar panels to all newly constructed social dwellings. Minister for Communities: Increasing the energy efficiency of homes is a vital way of mitigating the effects of climate change, reducing fuel poverty and improving health. Therefore the … Continue reading AQW 2817/22-27 – Installation of solar panels
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