AQW 43427/22-27 – UK-EU fishing agreements

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether any assessment has been made of the potential implications of UK-EU fishing agreements on the Northern Irish fishing sector. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: The Department continues to assess the potential implications of UKEU fishing agreements for … Continue reading AQW 43427/22-27 – UK-EU fishing agreements

AQW 42478/22-27 – Odour Management Plan at PAR Biogas Site in Tullywiggan

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether an Odour Management Plan has been put in place for the PAR Biogas Site in Tullywiggan, Cookstown. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: The operator has submitted documentation in relation to odour management; however, this material remains under … Continue reading AQW 42478/22-27 – Odour Management Plan at PAR Biogas Site in Tullywiggan

AQW 42479/22-27 – Inspections of the PAR Biogas Site in Tullywiggan

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, pursuant to AQW 38810/22-27, in relation to the seven inspections to the PAR Biogas Site in Tullywiggan, Cookstown, where odour was detected, to detail (i) how foul was the odour; and (ii) any remedial measures put in place to eradicate … Continue reading AQW 42479/22-27 – Inspections of the PAR Biogas Site in Tullywiggan

McGlone concerned at lack of support for farmers in prolonged wet conditions

SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has expressed his concern at a failure to support farmers during prolong periods of wet weather. He had asked the DAERA Minister to outline any support available. The Minister confirmed he was not planning a support package, instead pointing to the Sustainable Agriculture Programme (SAP). Mid Ulster MLA Patsy … Continue reading McGlone concerned at lack of support for farmers in prolonged wet conditions

AQW 40547/22-27 – Wet weather support for the farming community

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any support that will be provided to the farming community affected by the exceptional wet weather conditions. [Priority Written] Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: At this stage, a support package for the farming community affected by … Continue reading AQW 40547/22-27 – Wet weather support for the farming community

AQW 38812/22-27 – On-site inspections of the PAR Biogas plant at Tullywiggan

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail (i) the number of on-site inspections by the NI Environment Agency of the PAR Biogas plant at Tullywiggan; (ii) the number of these inspections that were unannounced; and (iii) any observations of odours emitted from the plant made … Continue reading AQW 38812/22-27 – On-site inspections of the PAR Biogas plant at Tullywiggan

AQW 38810/22-27 – Inspections of biogas plants

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, pursuant to AQW 36809/22-27, to detail (i) the number of on-site inspections by NI Environment Agency of each of the 11 biogas plants approved under Animal By-Products Regulations; (ii) the number of these inspections that were unannounced; and (iii) any … Continue reading AQW 38810/22-27 – Inspections of biogas plants

AQW 38808/22-27 – Introduction of an aggravated offence for attacks on assistance dogs

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, pursuant to AQW 38168/22-27, to detail (i) any engagement he has had with the Minister of Justice regarding the introduction of an aggravated offence for attacks on assistance dogs; and (ii) any actions he is taking to introduce an aggravated … Continue reading AQW 38808/22-27 – Introduction of an aggravated offence for attacks on assistance dogs