Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail (i) any steps his Department is taking to implement the UK Pesticides National Action Plan 2025 in Northern Ireland; and (ii) how his Department is supporting local farmers in transitioning to alternative pest management practices while ensuring agricultural … Continue reading AQW 25878/22-27 – Pesticides National Action Plan
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any actions being taken to improve mobile phone service. Minister for the Economy: As you are aware, Telecommunications policy is a reserved matter with the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) holding the policy responsibility on improvements to mobile connectivity. … Continue reading AQW 25636/22-27 – Actions to improve mobile phone service
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (i) for an update on any measures his Department is taking to support farmers in adapting to the challenges posed by climate change; and (ii) how his Department will ensure these measures align with (i) environmental sustainability; and (ii) economic … Continue reading AQW 25426/22-27 – Climate Change farming
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health when negotiations for new contractual and funding arrangements with community pharmacy representatives will commence. Minister of Health: A contractual framework has been in place with Community Pharmacy since 2017 which was negotiated between Health and Social Care Board, DoH and Community Pharmacy Northern Ireland … Continue reading AQW 24787/22-27 – Community Pharmacies
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for his assessment of comments made on 12 March 2025 by the Minister of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in relation to halting subsides for farmers. [Priority Written] Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: … Continue reading AQW 24366/22-27 – Subsides for farmers
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure how many cases of alleged fraud within NI Water have been reported for each of the last five years. Minister for Infrastructure: The issue you have raised is an operational matter for NI Water; however, I have sought the required information. NI Water has … Continue reading AQW 23592/22-27 – Alleged fraud within NI Water
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any financial support available to those farmed plantations affected by ash dieback. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: Many woodlands, despite the impact of ash dieback, can continue to develop and provide the range of benefits associated … Continue reading AQW 23307/22-27 – Ash dieback disease
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail (i) the standards of customer service required under Project Stratum; and (ii) the oversight mechanisms in place at her Department to ensure delivery of those standards. [Priority Written] Minister for the Economy: The Department’s contract with Fibrus is to provide a … Continue reading AQW 23200/22-27 – Project Stratum customer service
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