SDLP AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone MLA has called on Minister Andrew Muir to bring forward urgent support for local businesses following the suspension of eel fishing in Lough Neagh. He said the decision highlights the consequences of political failure to address the environmental crisis at the lough. Mid Ulster MLA Mr McGlone said, “The suspension … Continue reading McGlone urges support after eel fishing suspended
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail what financial support will be provided to the fishing industry on Lough Neagh. [Priority Written] Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: I remain committed to providing whatever support is practical and affordable to the eel fishers, including … Continue reading AQW 28406/22-27 – Financial support for Lough Neagh fishing industry
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the number of planning consultations currently with NIEA for (i) more than one month; (ii) more than three months; (ii) more than six months; (iii) more than one year; and (iv) more than two years. Minister of Agriculture, … Continue reading AQW 27513/22-27 – Planning consultations
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the number of farmers participating in the Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme since its inception, broken down by (i) county; and (ii) constituency. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: Tables 1 and 2 detail the number of farm … Continue reading AQW 27245/22-27 – Farmers participating in Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the proportion of farmers participating in the Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme that farm in land classified as (i) disadvantaged; and (ii) severely disadvantaged. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: Table 1 details the number of businesses who … Continue reading AQW 27244/22-27 – Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the Rural Needs Impact Assessment conducted into the proposed Nutrients Action Programme 2026-2029. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: A Rural Needs Impact Assessment on the proposals within the Nutrients Action Programme for 2026 – 2029 has … Continue reading AQW 27246/22-27 – Nutrients Action Programme 2026-2029
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any engagement he has had with the Home Office on the UK Government’s upcoming Immigration White Paper. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: My Department provided substantial input to The Executive Office to inform the NI response … Continue reading AQW 26841/22-27 – UK Immigration White Paper
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what engagement has he had with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to date on its agri-food strategy. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: My officials are represented at Defra led meetings to develop a high-level outcomes … Continue reading AQW 26763/22-27 – Agri-food strategy
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