McGlone: All-island register only way to protect animals

SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has said that an all-island animal cruelty register is the only way to keep animals out of the hands of abusers. He was speaking during an Assembly motion on creating a register on Tuesday. Mr McGlone said the call should be widened out to an all-island basis. Mid Ulster … Continue reading McGlone: All-island register only way to protect animals

AQW 16226/22-27 – David Campbell’s representations as Chair of the Loyalist Communities Council

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has an assessment been made of whether Mr David Campbell’s recent representations as Chair of the Loyalist Communities Council are compliant with the Agri-Food and BioSciences Institute Board Member Code of Conduct and the Seven Principles Underpinning Public Life. [Priority … Continue reading AQW 16226/22-27 – David Campbell’s representations as Chair of the Loyalist Communities Council

McGlone welcomes recognition of need to support farmers and rural communities

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: Executive must get serious on water quality

SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has said the Executive must get serious on improving water quality across the North. He was speaking after an Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) report found that water quality laws were not being implemented as required. Mr McGlone said the situation at Lough Neagh was the prime example of … Continue reading McGlone: Executive must get serious on water quality

AQW 14229/22-27 – Implementation of Lough Neagh Action Plan

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the level of financial commitment (i) the Executive; and (ii) his Department has given over the next three years to the implementation of the proposals contained in the Lough Neagh Action Plan. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural … Continue reading AQW 14229/22-27 – Implementation of Lough Neagh Action Plan

AQW 14230/22-27 – Ownership of Lough Neagh

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any correspondence he has had with the Earl of Shaftesbury in relation to handing over the ownership of Lough Neagh to the community free gratis. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: I met the Earl of Shaftesbury … Continue reading AQW 14230/22-27 – Ownership of Lough Neagh

McGlone calls for immediate response following Lough Neagh research

SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has called for urgent action in response to recent findings from Queen's University Belfast on Lough Neagh. The research revealed significant ecological and public health risks posed by blue-green algal blooms in the lough. Mr McGlone expressed deep concern over the findings and emphasised the need for immediate and … Continue reading McGlone calls for immediate response following Lough Neagh research

McGlone Calls for Publication of Lough Neagh Action Plan

SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has called for the publication of the Executive’s Lough Neagh Report and Action Plan. He was speaking after reports that the Executive had agreed the Action Plan at its latest meeting. Mr McGlone said, “I welcome the reports that the Executive has finally agreed the AERA Minister’s Lough Neagh … Continue reading McGlone Calls for Publication of Lough Neagh Action Plan