AQW 29617/22-27 – Newbuild social housing projects: adequate water infrastructure

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail what newbuild social housing projects are curerntly unable to proceed due to the absence of adequate water infrastructure. Minister for Communities: This issue is an operational matter for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. I have sought the requested information from the Chief … Continue reading AQW 29617/22-27 – Newbuild social housing projects: adequate water infrastructure

AQW 29948/22-27 – Appealing High Court ruling on A5 upgrade

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure when she will announce her decision on appealing the High Court ruling blocking construction of the upgrade to the A5 road in its current form. Minister for Infrastructure: I wrote to Executive colleagues on 11 July 2025 to provide an update on the judgment … Continue reading AQW 29948/22-27 – Appealing High Court ruling on A5 upgrade

Mid Ulster SDLP Meet Roads Minister on School Bus Safety Measures

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SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, led a SDLP party delegation in a meeting with the Minister for Infrastructure, Liz Kimmins, to press for the introduction of new school bus regulations, and other road safety measures. The Mid Ulster MLA was accompanied in the meeting last week by SDLP Magherafelt Cllr Christine McFlynn and … Continue reading Mid Ulster SDLP Meet Roads Minister on School Bus Safety Measures

AQW 29945/22-27 – Whistleblowers protection

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the measures taken at NI Water to prevent whistleblowers from being penalised. Minister for Infrastructure: The issue you have raised is an operational matter for NI Water; however, I have sought the required information. NI Water has advised my department that its … Continue reading AQW 29945/22-27 – Whistleblowers protection

AQW 29843/22-27 – Waste deposited illegally in Northern Ireland

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the most recent annual estimate for the amount of waste deposited illegally in Northern Ireland. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: The Northern Ireland Environment Agency’s Environmental Crime Unit (ECU) is focused on investigating and pursuing offenders … Continue reading AQW 29843/22-27 – Waste deposited illegally in Northern Ireland

AQW 29842/22-27 – Environmental and financial impact of waste crime

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline the steps he will take to ensure effective regulation and enforcement is in place to tackle the environmental and financial impact of waste crime. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: My department delivers effective regulation and enforcement … Continue reading AQW 29842/22-27 – Environmental and financial impact of waste crime

AQW 29236/22-27 – Nutrients Action Programme 2026-2029

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline (i) when a full Economic Impact Assessment into the proposed Nutrients Action Programme for 2026-2029 will take place; and (ii) how the Department for the Economy will be involved. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: (i) The … Continue reading AQW 29236/22-27 – Nutrients Action Programme 2026-2029

AQW 26844/22-27 – Long-term sustainability of community and voluntary sector

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail what plans are in place to ensure long-term sustainability of the community and voluntary sector. Minister for Communities: The Voluntary and Community Sector is made up of a diverse range of independent, self-governing organisations delivering across a wide spectrum of social outcomes. … Continue reading AQW 26844/22-27 – Long-term sustainability of community and voluntary sector