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

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

AQW 26917/22-27 – Social housing waiting list for Banbridge

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the total number of applicants on the social housing waiting list for Banbridge, broken down by (i) general needs; and (ii) supported living. Minister for Communities: This issue is an operational matter for the Housing Executive. I have sought the requested information … Continue reading AQW 26917/22-27 – Social housing waiting list for Banbridge

AQW 26916/22-27 – New social homes construction in Banbridge

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the number of new social homes programmed for starting on-site in Banbridge in the next two years. Minister for Communities: This issue is an operational matter for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive.I have sought the requested information from the Chief Executive, who … Continue reading AQW 26916/22-27 – New social homes construction in Banbridge

AQW 26915/22-27 – Social homes construction in Banbridge

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the number of social homes currently under construction in Banbridge. Minister for Communities: This issue is an operational matter for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive.I have sought the requested information from the Chief Executive, who has advised me as follows: ‘There are … Continue reading AQW 26915/22-27 – Social homes construction in Banbridge

AQW 24701/22-27 – Future of Personal Independence Payment

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to provide clarity on the future of Personal Independence Payment. Minister for Communities: I do not know the full impact of the welfare changes announced on 18 March. My officials are continuing to work closely with the Department for Work and Pensions to understand … Continue reading AQW 24701/22-27 – Future of Personal Independence Payment

AQW 23509/22-27 – Extra funding for Foras na Gaeilge

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

AQW 23508/22-27 – Funding for Foras na Gaeilge

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

AQW 20345/22-27 – Universal Credit claim notification process

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities whether he is aware of Universal Credit claims leading to overpayments of Tax Credits due to delays in the Universal Credit claim notification process by his Department to HMRC. Minister for Communities: HMRC have not advised my Department of any issues relating to Tax … Continue reading AQW 20345/22-27 – Universal Credit claim notification process