Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any support, including production costs or administrative support, Invest NI has given to NI-based companies that have subsequently secured contracts to supply components, either directly to BAE Systems or to their supply chain, since the establishment of Invest NI in 2002. … Continue reading AQW 34343/22-27 – Invest NI and BAE Systems
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any support Invest NI has provided to companies involved in the supply chain of components and equipment for any armaments. Minister for the Economy: Invest NI does not provide financial support towards the manufacturing of armaments or their components. ENDS
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail when financial payments will be provided to fishermen on Lough Neagh whose livelihoods have been affected by the impact of the continued occurrence of blue-green algae. [Priority Written] Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: I have engaged … Continue reading AQW 32926/22-27 – Lough Neagh fishermen blue-green algae
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any steps she has taken to ensure that any company, supported by Invest NI, is not involved in the supply chain of components and equipment for armaments, that are subsequently used by the Israeli Defence Forces. Minister for the Economy: Invest … Continue reading AQW 31948/22-27 – Invest NI Israeli Defence Forces
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any support Invest NI has provided to companies involved in the supply chain of F-35 components and equipment. Minister for the Economy: Invest NI does not fund projects that support the manufacturing costs of arms or their components. Companies operating in … Continue reading AQW 31947/22-27 – Invest NI supply chain of F-35 components and equipment
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Finance to detail any discussions he has had with the UK Government on the operation of Local Growth funding when it replaces the Shared Prosperity Fund, which is due to end in March 2026. Minister of Finance: I have regularly pressed and written to British … Continue reading AQW 31249/22-27 – Local Growth funding
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
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