SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has said that an all-island animal cruelty register is the only way to keep animals out of the hands of abusers. He was speaking during an Assembly motion on creating a register on Tuesday. Mr McGlone said the call should be widened out to an all-island basis. Mid Ulster … Continue reading McGlone: All-island register only way to protect animals
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) the measures being taken to ensure the safety and care of patients from Fairhill Health Centre, Magherafelt, following its closure on 1 November 2024; and (ii) whether he will ensure that any solution implemented does not affect the remaining GP practices … Continue reading AQW 16679/22-27 – Fairhill Health Centre
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has an assessment been made of whether Mr David Campbell’s recent representations as Chair of the Loyalist Communities Council are compliant with the Agri-Food and BioSciences Institute Board Member Code of Conduct and the Seven Principles Underpinning Public Life. [Priority … Continue reading AQW 16226/22-27 – David Campbell’s representations as Chair of the Loyalist Communities Council
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any research his Department has (i) undertaken; and (ii) funded, into the impact of the Covid-19 lockdown on the mental health of the population, broken down by age group. Minister of Health: The challenges faced by the population as result of the … Continue reading AQW 15845/22-27 – Impact of Covid-19 lockdown on mental health
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail the steps he has taken to ensure that any provisions in the proposed new public health bill are compliant with human rights legislation. Minister of Health: My officials have engaged with and will continue to engage with the Northern Ireland Human Rights … Continue reading AQW 15361/22-27 – New Public Health Bill Human Rights Compliance
SDLP AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has welcomed recognition of the need to support farmers and rural communities in the North. He was speaking after an Assembly motion on the Farmers’ Basic Payment Scheme on Monday. An SDLP amendment lighting the importance of funding for rural development was passed. Mid Ulster MLA Mr McGlone said, “The … Continue reading McGlone welcomes recognition of need to support farmers and rural communities
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the number of applications currently in the system for (i) mandatory reconsideration; and (ii) review for (a) Personal Independence Payment; (b) Attendance Allowance; and (c) Disability Living Allowance. Minister for Communities: The numbers of Mandatory Reconsideration and Review applications currently in the … Continue reading AQW 15364/22-27 – Mandatory Reconsideration and Review applications for Disability Benefits
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the number of applications currently in the system for (i) Personal Independence Payment; (ii) Attendance Allowance; and (iii) Disability Living Allowance. Minister for Communities: The numbers of applications currently in the system for each of the disability benefits are provided in the … Continue reading AQW 15363/22-27 – Disability benefits waiting lists
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