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McGlone: Minister Must Implement Proposed Reform of Affordable Warmth Scheme

Posted on February 20, 2020February 23, 2020 by pete baker

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 695/17-22 – Local Council Staff Costs

Posted on January 30, 2020March 10, 2020 by pete baker

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail staff costs for each local council in each of the last five financial years. Minister for Communities: The information requested is already in the public domain and is readily available on individual council websites in their annual financial report and accounts. Links … Continue reading AQW 695/17-22 – Local Council Staff Costs

AQW 398/17-22 – Welfare Mitigation Measures

Posted on January 30, 2020March 10, 2020 by pete baker

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities for an update on an extension of the welfare mitigation measures. Minister for Communities: My Department is taking all necessary steps to provide for an extension of the existing welfare mitigations schemes. This includes ensuring that the appropriate legislation, “New Decade, New Approach”, will … Continue reading AQW 398/17-22 – Welfare Mitigation Measures

McGlone: Secretary of State should Extend Welfare Reform Mitigation Package if NI Executive is not Restored

Posted on September 18, 2019September 21, 2019 by pete baker

SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has said the Secretary of State should commit to the extension of the welfare reform mitigation package if an Executive is not restored. Mr McGlone said, "Tens of thousands of families across Northern Ireland are facing immediate hardship if the welfare reform mitigation package is not extended. "Unless … Continue reading McGlone: Secretary of State should Extend Welfare Reform Mitigation Package if NI Executive is not Restored

Affordable Warmth Scheme Applications Not Being Approved – McGlone Raises Concerns With Departments

Posted on June 18, 2019June 18, 2019 by pete baker

A block has been placed on a home insulation scheme set up to address fuel poverty in the private sector. A delay has been placed by the Department for Communities on the Affordable Warmth Scheme - the scheme was set up to provide home insulation, draught proofing, heating and boiler replacements. The Mid-Ulster MLA, Patsy … Continue reading Affordable Warmth Scheme Applications Not Being Approved – McGlone Raises Concerns With Departments

SDLP Representatives and Law Centre hold Public Meeting on Welfare Reform

Posted on February 28, 2019March 4, 2019 by pete baker

Mid Ulster SDLP representatives along with the Law Centre NI held a well-attended Welfare 'Reform' Public Meeting in Walsh’s Hotel, Maghera on Tuesday 26th February. As well as the Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone and local Councillors, Martin Kearney and Christine McFlynn, the SDLP MLA for East Derry, John Dallat was also present. The meeting … Continue reading SDLP Representatives and Law Centre hold Public Meeting on Welfare Reform

SDLP Meets Department for Communities over Discretionary Support Scheme

Posted on February 15, 2019February 18, 2019 by pete baker

SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, met with Department for Communities officials in Dungannon on Thursday to discuss the operation of the Discretionary Support scheme. Along with Mr McGlone, the SDLP delegation included Mid Ulster Councillors Christine McFlynn and Martin Kearney, and representatives from other areas. Discretionary Support replaced the Social Fund Community Care … Continue reading SDLP Meets Department for Communities over Discretionary Support Scheme

SDLP Raise Concerns with Audit Office over Welfare Reforms

Posted on January 16, 2019January 22, 2019 by pete baker

SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has met with the Auditor General, Kieran Donnelly, to raise concerns over ongoing changes to the welfare system in Northern Ireland. The Mid Ulster MLA accompanied SDLP MLAs, Nichola Mallon and Claire Hanna, at the meeting on Wednesday. Mr McGlone said, "Yesterday Nichola Mallon, Claire Hanna and I … Continue reading SDLP Raise Concerns with Audit Office over Welfare Reforms