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
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure when the Wastewater Treatment Works at the Loup, Mid Ulster, will be fully operational. Minister for Infrastructure: The management of public wastewater infrastructure is an operational matter for NI Water. However, I have sought the requested information from NI Water and have been advised … Continue reading AQW 27868/22-27 – Wastewater Treatment Works at the Loup
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the number of planning consultations currently with NIEA for (i) more than one month; (ii) more than three months; (ii) more than six months; (iii) more than one year; and (iv) more than two years. Minister of Agriculture, … Continue reading AQW 27513/22-27 – Planning consultations
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
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