McGlone: Executive must demonstrate commitment on Lough Neagh

Social Democratic and Labour Party MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone, has said the Executive must back the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (AERA), Andrew Muir, in making Lough Neagh “a first-year priority”. The Mid Ulster MLA was speaking following the new Minister’s first appearance in front of the Assembly Committee for Agriculture, … Continue reading McGlone: Executive must demonstrate commitment on Lough Neagh

AQW 7393/22-27 – 20mph speed limit schemes at schools

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure when he plans to commence the further roll-out of 20mph speed limit schemes at schools in Mid Ulster. Minister for Infrastructure: Part-time 20mph limits near schools are implemented based on assessments considering collision history, speed, traffic volume, infrastructure, and site constraints. Schools have beenassessed … Continue reading AQW 7393/22-27 – 20mph speed limit schemes at schools

AQW 8177/22-27 – Public Inquiry into murder of Sean Brown

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice, following the judgement in the case on the death of Sean Brown, for her assessment of the coroner's call for a public inquiry. [Priority Written] Minister of Justice: The Coroner, Mr Justice Kinney, has decided that the inquest cannot proceed due to the Public … Continue reading AQW 8177/22-27 – Public Inquiry into murder of Sean Brown

McGlone welcomes Tánaiste’s support for public inquiry into Sean Brown murder

SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has welcomed Tánaiste Micheál Martin’s support for a public inquiry into the murder of Sean Brown. The Tánaiste confirmed his support when responding to a question from Brendan Smith TD in the Dáil on Thursday. Mr Smith discussed the public inquiry with the Tánaiste at the request of Mr … Continue reading McGlone welcomes Tánaiste’s support for public inquiry into Sean Brown murder

AQW 6966/22-27 – The Mills, Coalisland

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the Department’s timescale to adopt The Mills, Coalisland. Minister for Infrastructure: My Department have contacted the Surety for the bonds, Ulster Bank Ltd. and informed them that we intend drawing down the bond to have the development completed to an adoptable standard. … Continue reading AQW 6966/22-27 – The Mills, Coalisland

McGlone expresses dismay at number waiting for domiciliary care package in Northern Trust

SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has expressed dismay at the number of people waiting for a domiciliary care package in the Northern Trust area. As of January this year there were 1,157 people waiting for a full package and 553 waiting for a partial package, the highest in the North in both instances. In … Continue reading McGlone expresses dismay at number waiting for domiciliary care package in Northern Trust

AQW 6572/22-27 – Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Finance what steps have been taken by her Department to give effect to the provisions in The Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022. Minister of Finance: The duties and powers in the Identity and Language (NI) Act 2022 relevant to the Department of Finance … Continue reading AQW 6572/22-27 – Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022

AQW 6569/22-27 – Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure what steps have been taken by his Department to give effect to the provisions in The Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022. Minister for Infrastructure: My Department’s provision for the Act includes longstanding policy guides for both the Irish Language and Ulster Scots. … Continue reading AQW 6569/22-27 – Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022