SDLP Opposition Justice Spokesperson Patsy McGlone MLA has said further revelations about the operation of the ICRIR show the legacy body requires integral reform. An independent review has raised significant concerns about the way the organisation is being run and its internal culture. Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone said, "This is the latest in a … Continue reading McGlone: ICRIR requires overhaul and reform
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has said the AERA Minister and his department must respond urgently to the discovery of bluetongue in the North. He was speaking after two confirmed cases in Co Down. Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone said, “We know the harmful impact that bluetongue can have on livestock and how easily … Continue reading McGlone: Bluetongue situation demands urgent response
SDLP Justice Spokesperson, Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone, has warned that there cannot be a further delay on justice for the family of murdered GAA official Sean Brown because of any new legacy mechanisms. The SDLP Mid Ulster MLA was speaking after the joint announcement by the British and Irish Governments of a new framework … Continue reading McGlone: New Legacy Proposals Cannot be Allowed to Delay Justice in Sean Brown’s Murder
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail what has been done by their Department to match the extra funding required for Foras na Gaeilge. First Minister and deputy First Minister: No budget has yet been set for Foras na Gaeilge. We understand that Department for Communities … Continue reading AQW 23509/22-27 – Extra funding for Foras na Gaeilge
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether reform of the funding formula for North South bodies will be a priority on the agenda for the next scheduled meeting of the North South Ministerial Council. [Priority Written] First Minister and deputy First Minister: There is no agreement on … Continue reading AQW 23419/22-27 – Reform of funding formula for North South bodies
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Finance to detail what has been done by his Department to match the extra funding required for Foras na Gaeilge. Minister of Finance: It is the responsibility of sponsor departments, both North and South, to jointly develop and agree budgets for Foras na Gaeilge. The … Continue reading AQW 23508/22-27 – Funding for Foras na Gaeilge
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Finance to detail the key principles proposed within the new framework for reforming North-South bodies. [Priority Written] Minister of Finance: The new proposed funding framework for North-South bodies, whilst agreed by the previous Finance Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald, has not yet received Executive approval. It … Continue reading AQW 23510/22-27 – Reforming North-South bodies
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education (i) to detail what consideration has been given to the Council of Europe Committee of Experts Report on the implementation of the European Charter for Regional Minority Languages, published 19th September 2024, which recommends the development and implementation of a strategy for the recruitment … Continue reading AQW 17481/22-27 – Recruitment and training of teachers in Irish medium education sector
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