SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone has welcomed the announcement of a date for the publication of the Review of NIE Connection Charges. In the Assembly today the Economy Minister confirmed that the Review of NIE Connection Charges is expected to be published in June this year. Speaking after the announcement on Tuesday, Mr … Continue reading McGlone Calls for Fairer System of NIE Connection Charges
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any recent discussions she has had with industry representatives, reducing regulatory burdens on small businesses. Minister for the Economy: I regularly engage with representatives from business and industry, including organisations representing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as the Federation of … Continue reading AQW 42945/22-27 – Reducing regulatory burdens on small businesses
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail (i) any estimate her Department has made of the increase in the average price of home heating oil, since the start of the conflict with Iran; and (ii) any assessment she has made of the impact of those increases on households … Continue reading AQW 43185/22-27 – Price of home heating oil
SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone has said that job losses across Ulster University (UU) are devastating for the staff involved and will have an impact on the wider economy. He was speaking after the University confirmed the loss of up to 450 jobs. The Mid Ulster MLA said it highlighted the funding pressures … Continue reading McGlone: Devasting Ulster University Job Losses will have Wider Economic Impact
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any steps she is taking to create cross-departmental (i) structures; and (ii) regulations that support small and medium-sized enterprises. Minister for the Economy: My Department works on a cross-departmental basis to ensure that the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises are … Continue reading AQW 42944/22-27 – Support for small and medium-sized enterprises
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Finance to detail the number of civil servants employed in each Department, as of 1 January 2026. Minister of Finance: The requested information is shown in Table 1 below. Table 1: Number of Civil Servants employed in each Department, as of 1 January 2026. Department1Number … Continue reading AQW 43053/22-27 – NI Civil Service
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any steps her Department is taking to support small and medium-sized businesses. Minister for the Economy: My Department is taking forward a range of measures to support SMEs, recognising their vital role in driving productivity, innovation and employment. Support is also … Continue reading AQW 42947/22-27 – Support for small and medium-sized businesses
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any steps she is taking to support electronic device repair businesses. Minister for the Economy: Through Invest NI and IntertradeIreland, my Department provides a wide range of advice and support to help businesses start, grow, innovate, export and improve productivity. Electronic … Continue reading AQW 42943/22-27 – Electronic device repair businesses
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