AQW 53627/22-27 – Reduced quotas and increased tariffs on imported steel

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 47278/22-27, whether any assessment has been made of the impact on local manufacturers of the British Government’s introduction on 1 July 2026 of new, reduced, quotas and increased tariffs on imported steel. Minister for the Economy: My officials are in … Continue reading AQW 53627/22-27 – Reduced quotas and increased tariffs on imported steel

AQW 48555/22-27 – UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary negotiations

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any recent discussions he has had with the British Government on UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary negotiations. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: I meet regularly with UK Government Ministers to discuss progress in securing a comprehensive UK-EU … Continue reading AQW 48555/22-27 – UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary negotiations

AQW 48355/22-27 – Pet Travel Scheme

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether any assessment has been made of the potential impact of recent changes to the Pet Travel Scheme on travel with pets between Northern Ireland and (i) Great Britain; and (ii) the EU. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: … Continue reading AQW 48355/22-27 – Pet Travel Scheme

AQW 47633/22-27 – Sharing of biometrics and criminal records data

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any protocols in place regarding the sharing of biometrics and criminal records data with (i) the EU; and (ii) non-EU partners. Minister of Justice: The reciprocal sharing of biometrics and criminal records data with EU Member States is provided for under Part … Continue reading AQW 47633/22-27 – Sharing of biometrics and criminal records data

AQW 43427/22-27 – UK-EU fishing agreements

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether any assessment has been made of the potential implications of UK-EU fishing agreements on the Northern Irish fishing sector. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: The Department continues to assess the potential implications of UKEU fishing agreements for … Continue reading AQW 43427/22-27 – UK-EU fishing agreements

McGlone: Opportunity Exists for Progress with EU on Veterinary Medicines

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SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has said the opportunity exists for the new British government to make progress on an agreement with the EU over the availability of veterinary medicines in the North after 2025. He was speaking after the AERA Minister attended a meeting of the Assembly Committee on Monday. Mid Ulster MLA … Continue reading McGlone: Opportunity Exists for Progress with EU on Veterinary Medicines

McGlone urges agreement on veterinary medicines

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SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has urged the British government and EU to come to an agreement over veterinary medicines. He was speaking after a debate in the Assembly on Tuesday. Mr McGlone called for common sense to prevail and a solution to be found. Mid Ulster MLA Mr McGlone said, “The continuing issues … Continue reading McGlone urges agreement on veterinary medicines

AQW 9580/22-27 – Use of neonicotinoid pesticides

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the circumstances when his Department would authorise the use of neonicotinoid pesticides on agricultural land. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: Pesticides, including neonicotinoid pesticides, are only granted authorisation following a rigorous assessment of safety, including risks … Continue reading AQW 9580/22-27 – Use of neonicotinoid pesticides