SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP joins McGlone on visit to local schools

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SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP, Patsy McGlone MLA, and Cllr Denise Johnston and Mid Ulster SDLP representative Martin Kearney, welcomed by Acting Principal Orlaith McShanlaoich and pupils at Náiscoil & Gaelscoil Eoghain.

SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has praised the newly opened Holy Trinity College and the vibrant learning environment at Náiscoil & Gaelscoil Eoghain following a visit to the schools in Cookstown alongside SDLP Party Leader Claire Hanna MP and Deputy Chair of Mid Ulster District Council, Councillor Denise Johnston. SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP, … Continue reading SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP joins McGlone on visit to local schools

AQW 16150/22-27 – Implementation of the Rural Needs Act

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs which of the recommendations contained in the 2020 Report on the Review of the Implementation of the Rural Needs Act (NI) 2016 have been implemented by (i) his Department; (ii) the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute; and (iii) all public authorities. … Continue reading AQW 16150/22-27 – Implementation of the Rural Needs Act

McGlone welcomes recognition of need to support farmers and rural communities

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SDLP AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has welcomed recognition of the need to support farmers and rural communities in the North. He was speaking after an Assembly motion on the Farmers’ Basic Payment Scheme on Monday. An SDLP amendment lighting the importance of funding for rural development was passed. Mid Ulster MLA Mr McGlone said, “The … Continue reading McGlone welcomes recognition of need to support farmers and rural communities

McGlone Highlights Lack of Rural Services in North at Interparliamentary Assembly

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SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has highlighted the lack of rural services in the North, particularly affordable childcare. The Mid Ulster MLA was addressing the meeting of the North South Interparliamentary Assembly on Friday 27th September. Speaking afterwards, Mr McGlone said, “The lack of affordable childcare in the North is an issue that … Continue reading McGlone Highlights Lack of Rural Services in North at Interparliamentary Assembly

McGlone Highlights Importance of Keeping Defibrillators ‘Emergency Ready’

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SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has highlighted the importance of keeping Public Access Defibrillators in an emergency ready status. The Mid Ulster MLA has been in recent correspondence with the Minister for Health in relation to the maintenance and upkeep of community defibrillators. Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone said, “Thankfully public access defibrillators … Continue reading McGlone Highlights Importance of Keeping Defibrillators ‘Emergency Ready’

AQW 4167/17-22 – COVID-19 testing

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health what plans he has to extend COVID-19 testing to all domiciliary care and other frontline community healthcare workers. [Priority Written] Minister of Health: Domiciliary care staff and other frontline community healthcare staff with symptoms of COVID-19 can avail of testing. There are currently no plans … Continue reading AQW 4167/17-22 – COVID-19 testing

McGlone: Minister Must Implement Proposed Reform of Affordable Warmth Scheme

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SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has again urged the Minister for Communities to implement proposed reform of the Affordable Warmth Scheme. The Mid Ulster MLA was responding to an Assembly written answer from the Minister to a question he had submitted on the delayed reform. Mr McGlone said, "The SDLP has been lobbying … Continue reading McGlone: Minister Must Implement Proposed Reform of Affordable Warmth Scheme

AQW 396/17-22 – Affordable Warmth Scheme Eligibility Criteria

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster):  To ask the Minister for Communities whether she will amend the eligibility criteria to make the Affordable Warmth Scheme more accessible by increasing the income threshold for the scheme and that Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payment, Carer's Allowance and Attendance Allowance be excluded from the calculation of income; and, … Continue reading AQW 396/17-22 – Affordable Warmth Scheme Eligibility Criteria