McGlone: Hargey Continuing to Fail to Meet Mid Ulster Social Housing Needs

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SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has said the Executive’s current strategy on social housing is continuing to fail to meet housing need in the Mid Ulster constituency. In response to Assembly Questions from the Mid Ulster MLA, the Communities Minister, Sinn Féin’s Dierdre Hargey, revealed that just 15 social housing units are currently … Continue reading McGlone: Hargey Continuing to Fail to Meet Mid Ulster Social Housing Needs

McGlone welcomes progress of Irish language legislation

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SDLP Irish Language Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has welcomed the progress of Irish language legislation at Westminster. The legislation, which also includes protections for Ulster Scots, has passed through the House of Lords. Mr McGlone paid tribute to the work of Irish language campaigners and said the progress marked an important step on securing long overdue … Continue reading McGlone welcomes progress of Irish language legislation

McGlone welcomes PEACE PLUS programme funding

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SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has welcomed a commitment from the EU to invest €235m in Ireland through the PEACE PLUS programme. PEACE PLUS is a new cross-border EU programme to strengthen peace and reconciliation and cross-border cooperation. It replaces previous INTERREG and PEACE funding. The investment will be targeted in a number of … Continue reading McGlone welcomes PEACE PLUS programme funding

AQW 1082/22-27 – Teacher Training Funding

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy when a decision will be made on funding for teacher education places across the four Initial Teacher Education providers. [Priority Written] Minister for the Economy: I have already written to the Education Minister to advise that my Department is content to fund the … Continue reading AQW 1082/22-27 – Teacher Training Funding

McGlone: Johnson’s reckless Protocol legislation will wreck livelihoods

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SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has said the British government’s Protocol legislation would put livelihoods in the North at risk. He was speaking after the NI Dairy Council said the Protocol was working for the industry, and urged the government against changes to the current trade rules. Mr McGlone said the performance of the … Continue reading McGlone: Johnson’s reckless Protocol legislation will wreck livelihoods

AQW 612/22-27 – Mid Ulster Council Local Development Plan 2030

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the Local Development Plan 2030 Draft Plan Strategy submitted to the Department by Mid Ulster Council. Minister for Infrastructure: Mid Ulster’s draft Plan Strategy 2030 remains under consideration. Additional information was received from the Council in February 2022 and this … Continue reading AQW 612/22-27 – Mid Ulster Council Local Development Plan 2030

AQW 626/22-27 – Cost of Living support package

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Finance how the Cost of Living support package announced by the Chancellor on 26 May 2022 will be distributed. Minister of Finance: The package of measures announced by the Chancellor on 26th May included the following financial support: - £650 for those on low income … Continue reading AQW 626/22-27 – Cost of Living support package

McGlone Welcomes Climate Change Legislation in North

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SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone has welcomed the Climate Change Bill for Northern Ireland passing its final stage in the Assembly this week. “I’m very relieved that the legislative process on climate change has come to a conclusion. Everyone accepts the need to help address the need for action on climate change and … Continue reading McGlone Welcomes Climate Change Legislation in North