Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) the mechanisms used by NI Water to measure the level of microcystins in the public water supply; and (ii) how often the measurement is taken at each water treatment plant, over the course of a year. Minister for Infrastructure: The issue … Continue reading AQW 30793/22-27 – Level of microcystins in the public water supply
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: The Lough Neagh Report and Action Plan, agreed by the Executive in July 2024, contains science led actions to tackle the … Continue reading AQW 30198/22-27 – Implementation of the Lough Neagh Action Plan
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has said the discovery of toxins in the flesh of some fish at Lough Neagh underlines the need for action. Mr McGlone said every party at Stormont must back plans to save the lough. Mid Ulster MLA Mr McGlone said, “We are getting to the stage where it seems … Continue reading McGlone: Toxins in Lough Neagh fish underlines need to act
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail what newbuild social housing projects are curerntly unable to proceed due to the absence of adequate water infrastructure. Minister for Communities: This issue is an operational matter for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. I have sought the requested information from the Chief … Continue reading AQW 29617/22-27 – Newbuild social housing projects: adequate water infrastructure
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline the steps he will take to ensure effective regulation and enforcement is in place to tackle the environmental and financial impact of waste crime. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: My department delivers effective regulation and enforcement … Continue reading AQW 29842/22-27 – Environmental and financial impact of waste crime
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline (i) when a full Economic Impact Assessment into the proposed Nutrients Action Programme for 2026-2029 will take place; and (ii) how the Department for the Economy will be involved. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: (i) The … Continue reading AQW 29236/22-27 – Nutrients Action Programme 2026-2029
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 for the Economy who authorised the Mineral Prospecting Licences awarded on 8 May 2025. Minister for the Economy: The Mineral Prospecting Licences were assessed against the legislative framework as outlined in the Mineral Development Act (Northern Ireland) 1969, and the decision to grant the licences was … Continue reading AQW 29238/22-27 – Mineral Prospecting Licences
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