AQW 9582/22-27 – Investment in water and wastewater treatment infrastructure

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether the determined level of capital investment of £2.1 billion, required to maintain and enhance the existing water and wastewater treatment infrastructure for the 2021-2027 Price Control period, is expected to be delivered in full by the end of the Price Control period. Minister … Continue reading AQW 9582/22-27 – Investment in water and wastewater treatment infrastructure

McGlone welcomes engagement with NIE

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SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has welcomed engagement with Northern Ireland Electricity Networks. NIE representatives met with the SDLP Opposition team at Stormont on Monday. A wide range of issues were discussed including electricity supply, renewable energy, investment in infrastructure, electric vehicle charging points and rural accessibility. Mid Ulster MLA Mr McGlone said, “The … Continue reading McGlone welcomes engagement with NIE

AQW 10089/22-27 – Support for farmers adversely affected by persistent heavy rainfall

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what support he will be making available to farmers who have been adversely affected by the recent persistent heavy rainfall due to its impact on crops and livestock. [Priority Written] Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: I am acutely … Continue reading AQW 10089/22-27 – Support for farmers adversely affected by persistent heavy rainfall

AQW 9583/22-27 – Sampling at wastewater treatment works

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (i) when the schedule of compliance assessment sampling at wastewater treatment works will change from being pre-announced to being unannounced sampling; and (ii) to detail the reason for the delay. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: NIEA instructed NI … Continue reading AQW 9583/22-27 – Sampling at wastewater treatment works

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

McGlone calls for farmers’ support after heavy rainfall

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SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has called for support for farmers after the recent spell of heavy rainfall. Mr McGlone has submitted a Priority Assembly Question to ask DAERA Minister Andrew Muir if he intends to bring any support forward. Mid Ulster MLA Mr McGlone said, “The recent inclement weather and heavy rainfall has … Continue reading McGlone calls for farmers’ support after heavy rainfall

McGlone condemns disgraceful legal action over Sean Brown inquest

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SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has described a British government decision to take legal action over the inquest into the murder of Sean Brown as “utterly disgraceful”. The move will delay a decision over whether to grant a public inquiry into Mr Brown’s murder. Mid Ulster MLA Mr McGlone said, “The decision taken by … Continue reading McGlone condemns disgraceful legal action over Sean Brown inquest

AQW 9462/22-27 – Speech and Language Therapy waiting lists

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health how many patients are awaiting Speech and Language Therapy after a referral by a consultant, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust. Minister of Health: The information requested is not held centrally by the Department; the data was provided by each Health and … Continue reading AQW 9462/22-27 – Speech and Language Therapy waiting lists