McGlone concerned at lack of support for farmers in prolonged wet conditions

SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has expressed his concern at a failure to support farmers during prolong periods of wet weather. He had asked the DAERA Minister to outline any support available. The Minister confirmed he was not planning a support package, instead pointing to the Sustainable Agriculture Programme (SAP). Mid Ulster MLA Patsy … Continue reading McGlone concerned at lack of support for farmers in prolonged wet conditions

AQW 40547/22-27 – Wet weather support for the farming community

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any support that will be provided to the farming community affected by the exceptional wet weather conditions. [Priority Written] Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: At this stage, a support package for the farming community affected by … Continue reading AQW 40547/22-27 – Wet weather support for the farming community

AQW 38374/22-27 – A6 Road Enhancement

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any work her Department has planned for further enhancement to the A6 road. Minister for Infrastructure: The A6 Phase 2 Derry to Dungiven scheme is part of the A6 Executive Flagship project and will deliver 5.3km of new high-quality dual-carriageway from the … Continue reading AQW 38374/22-27 – A6 Road Enhancement

AQW 38812/22-27 – On-site inspections of the PAR Biogas plant at Tullywiggan

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail (i) the number of on-site inspections by the NI Environment Agency of the PAR Biogas plant at Tullywiggan; (ii) the number of these inspections that were unannounced; and (iii) any observations of odours emitted from the plant made … Continue reading AQW 38812/22-27 – On-site inspections of the PAR Biogas plant at Tullywiggan

AQW 38810/22-27 – Inspections of biogas plants

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, pursuant to AQW 36809/22-27, to detail (i) the number of on-site inspections by NI Environment Agency of each of the 11 biogas plants approved under Animal By-Products Regulations; (ii) the number of these inspections that were unannounced; and (iii) any … Continue reading AQW 38810/22-27 – Inspections of biogas plants

AQW 38575/22-27 – Implementation of the Lough Neagh Action Plan

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: Of the 37 actions within the Plan, 15 have been delivered and 22 are actively progressing. I remain committed to driving … Continue reading AQW 38575/22-27 – Implementation of the Lough Neagh Action Plan

AQW 34118/22-27 – Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (2)

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any assessment he has made of the benefits of introducing measures to encourage the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil in domestic oil-heating systems. Minister for Communities: As Minister for the Department for Communities, I have overall responsibility for the Residential Buildings sector … Continue reading AQW 34118/22-27 – Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (2)

AQW 36809/22-27 – Authorised anaerobic digestion facilities

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the number of anaerobic digestion facilities (i) that are currently operating (ii) that currently hold a Waste Management Licence issued by the NI Environment Agency; and (iii) currently operating that are licensed to treat animal by-products. Minister of … Continue reading AQW 36809/22-27 – Authorised anaerobic digestion facilities