AQW 10672/22-27 – Public procurement process

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Finance whether it is normal practice to delay the issue of tender documents in the public procurement process whilst funding or business case matters are being resolved. [Priority Written] Minister of Finance: The Department of Finance, Construction and Procurement Delivery (CPD) includes two Centres of … Continue reading AQW 10672/22-27 – Public procurement process

AQW 10177/22-27 – Installation of solar panels

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy what support is available for homeowners to help with the installation of solar panels. Minister for the Economy: The Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 set out a target of 80% of electricity consumption to be from renewable sources in the north of … Continue reading AQW 10177/22-27 – Installation of solar panels

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

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

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

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

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

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

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