McGlone: Johnson’s reckless Protocol legislation will wreck livelihoods

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

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

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

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

AQW 27060/17-22 – High Street Scheme card

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy (i) how many people have still not received their High Street Scheme card; and (ii) what plans has he to extend the scheme to allow those who haven’t received it time to spend it. [Priority Written] Minister for the Economy: There were just … Continue reading AQW 27060/17-22 – High Street Scheme card

AQO 2893/17-22 – Assembly Human Resources service

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Assembly Commission for an update on when the human resources service will be available to Members. Assembly Commission: Following the Assembly Commission’s agreement to provide additional Human Resources (HR) support to Members in order to support them in their role as employers, an HR Manager for Members … Continue reading AQO 2893/17-22 – Assembly Human Resources service

AQO 2807/17-22 – Citizens’ Assembly

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline which topic is being considered for the initial Citizens' Assembly, as committed to in New Decade, New Approach. First Minister and deputy First Minister: The decision on any matter to be examined by a Citizens Assembly will be taken … Continue reading AQO 2807/17-22 – Citizens’ Assembly

AQO 2849/17-22 – Skills and labour shortages in Mid Ulster

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to outline the current skills and labour shortages in Mid Ulster. Minister for the Economy: Skills and general labour shortages are being experienced right across the UK and Northern Ireland. Particular issues are coming to the fore as the economy builds further momentum … Continue reading AQO 2849/17-22 – Skills and labour shortages in Mid Ulster