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

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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

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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

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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

AQW 38575/22-27 – Implementation of the Lough Neagh Action Plan

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the implementation of the Lough Neagh Action Plan. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: Of the 37 actions within the Plan, 15 have been delivered and 22 are actively progressing. I remain committed to driving … Continue reading AQW 38575/22-27 – Implementation of the Lough Neagh Action Plan

AQW 37663/22-27 – DAERA Rural Needs Impact Assessments

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail (i) the number of Rural Needs Impact Assessments (RNIAs) under the Rural Needs Act (Northern Ireland) 2016, carried out by his Department and its arm's-length bodies, of policies, strategies, and services affecting rural communities; and (ii) a breakdown … Continue reading AQW 37663/22-27 – DAERA Rural Needs Impact Assessments

AQW 36809/22-27 – Authorised anaerobic digestion facilities

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the number of anaerobic digestion facilities (i) that are currently operating (ii) that currently hold a Waste Management Licence issued by the NI Environment Agency; and (iii) currently operating that are licensed to treat animal by-products. Minister of … Continue reading AQW 36809/22-27 – Authorised anaerobic digestion facilities

AQW 36479/22-27 – Farm Sustainability Payment

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any steps his Department has taken to create safeguards for farmers who cannot avail of the Farm Sustainability Payment, particularly the mushroom industry. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: For those farm businesses, including those within the … Continue reading AQW 36479/22-27 – Farm Sustainability Payment

McGlone: Bluetongue situation demands urgent response

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SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has said the AERA Minister and his department must respond urgently to the discovery of bluetongue in the North. He was speaking after two confirmed cases in Co Down. Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone said, “We know the harmful impact that bluetongue can have on livestock and how easily … Continue reading McGlone: Bluetongue situation demands urgent response