McGlone calls for immediate response following Lough Neagh research

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SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has called for urgent action in response to recent findings from Queen's University Belfast on Lough Neagh. The research revealed significant ecological and public health risks posed by blue-green algal blooms in the lough. Mr McGlone expressed deep concern over the findings and emphasised the need for immediate and … Continue reading McGlone calls for immediate response following Lough Neagh research

McGlone Calls for Publication of Lough Neagh Action Plan

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SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has called for the publication of the Executive’s Lough Neagh Report and Action Plan. He was speaking after reports that the Executive had agreed the Action Plan at its latest meeting. Mr McGlone said, “I welcome the reports that the Executive has finally agreed the AERA Minister’s Lough Neagh … Continue reading McGlone Calls for Publication of Lough Neagh Action Plan

AQW 13623/22-27 – Lough Neagh

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, following the Speaker's Ruling on Assembly Questions on 12 March 2024, and pursuant to AQW 12788/22-27, to detail (i) the membership of the focus group; (ii) how many times it has met; (iii) what plans it has identified that can be put in place … Continue reading AQW 13623/22-27 – Lough Neagh

McGlone: Executive Failure to Agree Lough Neagh Action Plan is not Sustainable

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SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has warned the Executive that continued failure to agree the Action Plan on Lough Neagh is not sustainable. He was speaking after the AERA Minister attended a meeting of the Assembly Committee on Monday. Mr McGlone said, “I welcome the AERA Minister’s commitment to addressing the ecological crisis in … Continue reading McGlone: Executive Failure to Agree Lough Neagh Action Plan is not Sustainable

AQW 12788/22-27 – Blue-green algae blooms in Lough Neagh

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, following the Speaker's Ruling on Assembly Questions on 12 March 2024, and pursuant to AQW 9137/22-27, what steps NI Water is taking to prevent the occurrence of blue-green algae blooms in Lough Neagh. Minister for Infrastructure: This issue is an operational matter for NI … Continue reading AQW 12788/22-27 – Blue-green algae blooms in Lough Neagh

McGlone: Failure to agree Lough Neagh report is another broken promise by Executive

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SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has said the failure to agree a plan of action on Lough Neagh is another broken promise by Executive parties. The Mid Ulster MLA was speaking on Thursday following the Executive’s failure to agree a report brought forward by the AERA Minister which outlined more than 30 recommendations to … Continue reading McGlone: Failure to agree Lough Neagh report is another broken promise by Executive

McGlone calls for delivery on promise to protect Lough Neagh

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SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has called on Executive parties to deliver on their promise to safeguard Lough Neagh. He was speaking after the Assembly backed an SDLP Opposition motion to recognise the crisis at the Lough and call on the AERA Minister to bring forward legislation to establish an independent Environmental Protection Agency … Continue reading McGlone calls for delivery on promise to protect Lough Neagh

McGlone: Executive must demonstrate commitment on Lough Neagh

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Social Democratic and Labour Party MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone, has said the Executive must back the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (AERA), Andrew Muir, in making Lough Neagh “a first-year priority”. The Mid Ulster MLA was speaking following the new Minister’s first appearance in front of the Assembly Committee for Agriculture, … Continue reading McGlone: Executive must demonstrate commitment on Lough Neagh