Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the Rural Needs Impact Assessment conducted into the proposed Nutrients Action Programme 2026-2029. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: A Rural Needs Impact Assessment on the proposals within the Nutrients Action Programme for 2026 – 2029 has … Continue reading AQW 27246/22-27 – Nutrients Action Programme 2026-2029
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 6966/22-27, to detail (i) DfI Roads' (a) plans; and (b) schedule regarding The Mills, Coalisland; and (ii) the timeframe to appoint a contractor. Minister for Infrastructure: DfI Roads hold a joint bond with NI Water for this site. In order to … Continue reading AQW 26681/22-27 – The Mills, Coalisland
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what engagement has he had with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to date on its agri-food strategy. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: My officials are represented at Defra led meetings to develop a high-level outcomes … Continue reading AQW 26763/22-27 – Agri-food strategy
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 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 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 of Finance to detail the number of fatalities that are attributable to the use of generators during the power outage caused by Storm Éowyn. Minister of Finance: NISRA collates data on death registrations as collected by the General Register Office. The information requested is not available … Continue reading AQW 22245/22-27 – Storm Éowyn
