McGlone: Funding cuts will devastate community and voluntary sector

SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has warned that cuts to community and voluntary organisations will devastate the sector. He was speaking after a protest at Stormont on Wednesday following the UK Government’s decision to impose a 64% cut to the Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF). Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone said, "The SDLP has been … Continue reading McGlone: Funding cuts will devastate community and voluntary sector

McGlone Calls for More Support for Young Adults with Learning Difficulties and Complex Needs in Mid Ulster

SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone, has called on the Executive to provide more support for young adults with learning difficulties and complex needs in Mid Ulster. The Mid Ulster MLA was speaking after an Assembly adjournment debate on the topic on Tuesday. Mr McGlone said, “There is a clear need for the Executive to … Continue reading McGlone Calls for More Support for Young Adults with Learning Difficulties and Complex Needs in Mid Ulster

McGlone Welcomes Assembly Support for Caoimhé’s Law

SDLP Justice Spokesperson, Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone, has welcomed the unanimous support in the Assembly for the introduction of Caoimhé’s Law. The Mid Ulster MLA was speaking after the Assembly unanimously supported the SDLP motion calling on the Minister of Justice to work with the Minister for Infrastructure to pass Caoimhé’s Law by the … Continue reading McGlone Welcomes Assembly Support for Caoimhé’s Law

McGlone challenges Long over missing ammunition

SDLP Opposition Justice Spokesperson Patsy McGlone MLA has challenged Minister Naomi Long after 40,000 rounds of ammunition went missing from a PSNI training college in Antrim. He challenged the Minister to hold an independent inquiry in the Assembly on Monday. Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone said, “The disappearance of this ammunition and the arrest of … Continue reading McGlone challenges Long over missing ammunition

McGlone welcomes £100k funding to save Scoil Spreagtha scheme

SDLP Irish Language Spokesperson Patsy McGlone MLA has welcomed £100,000 in funding to save the Scoil Spreagtha scheme. The scheme, run by Irish language group Gael Linn, supports Irish language lessons in schools across the North. The funding will allow the scheme to continue for another year, followed by an evaluation. Mid Ulster MLA Patsy … Continue reading McGlone welcomes £100k funding to save Scoil Spreagtha scheme

McGlone: DUP motion on Irish Language signage “deeply cynical and divisive”

SDLP Irish Language Spokesperson Patsy McGlone MLA has said that the DUP's failed attempt to overturn Belfast City Council's bilingual signage policy in Stormont was a "deeply cynical and divisive move". The DUP motion, debated in the Assembly on Monday, sought to scrap Belfast City Council's dual language street sign policy - a scheme that … Continue reading McGlone: DUP motion on Irish Language signage “deeply cynical and divisive”

McGlone: Health Minister Failing to Address Lack of Home Care in Northern Trust area

SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone has warned that the Health Minister is failing to properly address the shortage of home care in the Northern Health Trust. The SDLP Mid Ulster MLA was speaking after receiving written answers to questions he asked the Health Minister in the Assembly. Mr McGlone said: “The latest figures … Continue reading McGlone: Health Minister Failing to Address Lack of Home Care in Northern Trust area

AQW 31029/22-27 – Driver and Vehicle Agency services in Mid Ulster

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any plans the Driver and Vehicle Agency has to modify existing (i) services; (ii) facilities; and (iii) staffing arrangements, in Mid Ulster. Minister for Infrastructure: The Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) has no immediate plans to modify existing services and facilities in … Continue reading AQW 31029/22-27 – Driver and Vehicle Agency services in Mid Ulster