AQW 3191/22-27 – Financial support for adopting renewable energy sources

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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

AQW 2818/22-27 – PSNI All-electric Fleet

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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

AQW 2817/22-27 – Installation of solar panels

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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

McGlone Welcomes Climate Change Legislation in North

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SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone has welcomed the Climate Change Bill for Northern Ireland passing its final stage in the Assembly this week. “I’m very relieved that the legislative process on climate change has come to a conclusion. Everyone accepts the need to help address the need for action on climate change and … Continue reading McGlone Welcomes Climate Change Legislation in North

McGlone Welcomes Assembly Support for Fracking Ban

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SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has welcomed the Assembly’s support for a ban on onshore fracking in the North. Although the second stage of the Onshore Fracking (Prohibition) Bill was agreed on Tuesday it is unlikely to make it into law before the end of the current Assembly term. Speaking after the debate … Continue reading McGlone Welcomes Assembly Support for Fracking Ban

AQO 2702/17-22 – Banning the sale of gas boilers

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy whether he intends to introduce legislation to ban the sale of gas boilers for home heating from 2035, similar to that published by the British Government on 19th October 2021. Minister for the Economy: I am pleased that our local businesses are open … Continue reading AQO 2702/17-22 – Banning the sale of gas boilers

AQW 13426/17-22 – Ministerial Electric Vehicles

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister what proportion of the vehicles used by their Department on official business are electric vehicles. First Minister and deputy First Minister: The Executive Office has four vehicles which were purchased in 2014. None of these vehicles are electric. When the vehicles … Continue reading AQW 13426/17-22 – Ministerial Electric Vehicles

AQW 11715/17-22 – Hydrogen economy

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what steps he is taking to support the Northern Ireland hydrogen economy. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: Hydrogen policy lies within the remit of the Department of Economy. Nevertheless, having recently met with a number of stakeholders and … Continue reading AQW 11715/17-22 – Hydrogen economy