McGlone calls for resolution to vets’ strike

SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has called for a resolution to a strike by vets across the North. Vets began a five-day strike on Monday. Mr McGlone said an agreement must be reached that affords vets fair pay. Mid Ulster MLA Mr McGlone said, “The strike by vets this week will cause significant disruption … Continue reading McGlone calls for resolution to vets’ strike

AQW 5387/22-27 – Events held in Parliament Buildings

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Assembly Commission, in relation to departmental and agency events held in Parliament Buildings, (i) what coordination mechanism is in place in preparation for events; (ii) what post-event method of evaluation is used for these events; and (iii) what evaluations have been carried out on events to date … Continue reading AQW 5387/22-27 – Events held in Parliament Buildings

McGlone Welcomes £4million Shared Island Investment at Bellaghy Bawn

Social Democratic and Labour Party MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has welcomed a €4.2million (£4million) investment from the Irish Government to develop a historic building in Bellaghy. The Bellaghy Bawn will be developed into a hub for writers with the investment from the Shared Island Fund. The Bawn is a short distance from the … Continue reading McGlone Welcomes £4million Shared Island Investment at Bellaghy Bawn

McGlone: All-Island Agri-Food sector has huge potential

SDLP Rural Communities Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has said that an All-Island Agri-Food sector has huge potential. He was speaking at the SDLP Conference in Derry. Mid Ulster MLA Mr McGlone said, “The North’s agri-food sector makes a huge contribution to this place and has gained a reputation around the world for our first-class produce. This … Continue reading McGlone: All-Island Agri-Food sector has huge potential

McGlone: British government must return EU act of good faith

SDLP Rural Communities Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has said the British government must return the EU’s act of good faith in negotiations over the Protocol. Mr McGlone was speaking after the EU extended grace periods around the sale of veterinary medicines to the North from Britain. Mr McGlone said the move would be a relief to … Continue reading McGlone: British government must return EU act of good faith

AQW 4188/22-27 – Farm Sustainability Payment

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs how long the Basic Payment Scheme to farmers is guaranteed for. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: As confirmed in the Future Agricultural Policy Decisions for Northern Ireland which I announced on 24 March 2022, a Farm Sustainability Payment … Continue reading AQW 4188/22-27 – Farm Sustainability Payment

AQW 4047/22-27 – Energy Bills Support Scheme

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy when an Energy Bills Support Scheme will be available for businesses. Minister for the Economy: A UK-wide Energy Bill Relief Scheme for businesses has recently been announced by the UK Government. It will apply from 1st October for an initial period of 6 … Continue reading AQW 4047/22-27 – Energy Bills Support Scheme

AQW 3966/22-27 – Funding for Gortgonis Centre, Coalisland

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail (i) why the decision was made to withdraw funding for the new leisure, health and well-being hub at Gortgonis Centre, Coalisland; and (ii) who was consulted regarding this decision. Minister for Communities: A decision has not been made to withdraw funding for … Continue reading AQW 3966/22-27 – Funding for Gortgonis Centre, Coalisland