AQW 45215/22-27 – Prisoners with long term drugs or alcohol dependency

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any steps her Department is taking to help support prisoners with long term drugs or alcohol dependency, including the management of withdrawal. Minister of Justice: The responsibility for the provision of health services to people in prison custody in Northern Ireland transferred … Continue reading AQW 45215/22-27 – Prisoners with long term drugs or alcohol dependency

AQW 45212/22-27 – Processed food in schools

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education to detail any steps he is taking to ensure that primary and secondary school pupils are provided with nutritious, healthy and minimally processed food in schools. Minister of Education: The Education Authority (EA) is responsible for the development of menus across the primary and … Continue reading AQW 45212/22-27 – Processed food in schools

AQW 44064/22-27 – Increases to the State Pension age

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any steps he plans to take to help support pre-pensioners with long-term health conditions in the context of increases to the State Pension age. Minister for Communities: Depending on an individual’s circumstances, people of working age with long-term health conditions or disability, … Continue reading AQW 44064/22-27 – Increases to the State Pension age

McGlone Calls for More Support for Young Adults with Learning Difficulties and Complex Needs in Mid Ulster

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SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone, has called on the Executive to provide more support for young adults with learning difficulties and complex needs in Mid Ulster. The Mid Ulster MLA was speaking after an Assembly adjournment debate on the topic on Tuesday. Mr McGlone said, “There is a clear need for the Executive to … Continue reading McGlone Calls for More Support for Young Adults with Learning Difficulties and Complex Needs in Mid Ulster

McGlone: Health Minister Failing to Address Lack of Home Care in Northern Trust area

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SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone has warned that the Health Minister is failing to properly address the shortage of home care in the Northern Health Trust. The SDLP Mid Ulster MLA was speaking after receiving written answers to questions he asked the Health Minister in the Assembly. Mr McGlone said: “The latest figures … Continue reading McGlone: Health Minister Failing to Address Lack of Home Care in Northern Trust area

AQW 18567/22-27 – Managing the blue-green algae risk

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the outcomes of the Drinking Water Inspectorate’s audits of (i) the controls in place to manage the blue-green algae risk in October 2023; and (ii) the Moyola Wastewater Treatment Works in January 2024. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and … Continue reading AQW 18567/22-27 – Managing the blue-green algae risk

AQW 17951/22-27 – Country of origin labelling on jars of honey

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health whether he plans to introduce legislation to provide improved labelling of country of origin on jars of honey. Minister of Health: The Food Standards Agency (FSA) in Northern Ireland holds policy responsibility for food compositional standards and labelling. Current rules require that all food … Continue reading AQW 17951/22-27 – Country of origin labelling on jars of honey

AQW 17056/22-27 – Consultation on Hospitals – Creating a Network for Better Outcomes

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health whether any conflicts have been identified between (i) the October 2024 consultation Hospitals – Creating a Network for Better Outcomes; and (ii) the Northern Health and Social Care Trust Corporate Plan 2024-25 - 2027-28. Minister of Health: ‘Hospitals – Creating a Network for Better … Continue reading AQW 17056/22-27 – Consultation on Hospitals – Creating a Network for Better Outcomes