Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any steps he is taking to (i) improve self-sufficiency in food production; and (ii) create a framework that (a) makes resilience progress visible; (b) builds trust; and (c) supports strategic preparedness. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: … Continue reading AQW 43532/22-27 – Self-sufficiency in food production
SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone has said that the Alliance Party must stop targeting rural communities. The Mid Ulster MLA was speaking as proposals from the Justice Minister that could increase the cost of a firearms licence by over 150% came before the Assembly. Earlier this week Alliance Party MLAs voted against a … Continue reading McGlone: Alliance Party Must Stop Targeting Rural Communities
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
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
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any steps his Department has taken to create safeguards for farmers who cannot avail of the Farm Sustainability Payment, particularly the mushroom industry. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: For those farm businesses, including those within the … Continue reading AQW 36479/22-27 – Farm Sustainability Payment
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has said the AERA Minister and his department must respond urgently to the discovery of bluetongue in the North. He was speaking after two confirmed cases in Co Down. Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone said, “We know the harmful impact that bluetongue can have on livestock and how easily … Continue reading McGlone: Bluetongue situation demands urgent response
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
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister what engagement has their Department had to date with (i) the Home Office; and (ii) the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs , on the UK Government’s upcoming Immigration White Paper, specifically in relation to the mushroom sector. First Minister … Continue reading AQW 26761/22-27 – Immigration White Paper
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