AQW 9488/17-22 – Public Inquiry into the Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Finance how many disciplinary proceedings have been initiated in the NI Civil Service on foot of the findings of the Report of the Independent Public Inquiry into the Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme. Minister of Finance: There were ten matters of disciplinary proceedings initiated in … Continue reading AQW 9488/17-22 – Public Inquiry into the Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme

AQW 8575/17-22 – Freeport status

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Finance what discussions they have had with (i) Executive colleagues; and (ii) others regarding freeport status for Northern Ireland ports. Minister of Finance: The policy on Freeports is being developed by the Treasury. Following consideration of the Treasury’s position with Executive colleagues in August, I … Continue reading AQW 8575/17-22 – Freeport status

AQW 6493/17-22 – Manufacturing Industries Support

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy what applications she made to the Department of Finance for funding to support manufacturing industries with an Net Asset Value above £15,000. Minister for the Economy: The Executive has provided an unprecented level of support to businesses since the start of the COVID-19 … Continue reading AQW 6493/17-22 – Manufacturing Industries Support

AQW 7529/17-22 – Support package for arts and culture

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Finance what measures have been taken to allocate the £33 million support package for arts and culture. [Priority Written] Minister of Finance: At the Executive meeting on 24th September 2020, the Executive agreed to allocate £29 million to DfC for cultural recovery. Given that the … Continue reading AQW 7529/17-22 – Support package for arts and culture

AQW 5880/17-22 – Green Homes Grant NI

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Finance whether the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s statement of 8 July 2020 made any consequential financial provision for the introduction of a Green Homes Grant in Northern Ireland. Minister of Finance: In his statement on 8 July 2020, the Chancellor announced over £3 billion of … Continue reading AQW 5880/17-22 – Green Homes Grant NI

McGlone: still work to do to ensure access to Self Employed Scheme

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SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone has said there is still work to do to ensure that the Self Employed Scheme online portal is fully inclusive and Irish passports are accepted as a means of ID. Mr McGlone commented, "The SDLP have been pushing the Finance Minister and British Government officials to secure improvements … Continue reading McGlone: still work to do to ensure access to Self Employed Scheme

AQW 4687/17-22 – Online identification for the Self Employed Income Support Scheme

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Finance, pursuant to AQW 4092/17-22, for an update on the resolution of online identification verification problems with the Self Employed Income Support Scheme for holders of an Irish Passport and a Northern Ireland Driver Licence. Minister of Finance: My Department has worked closely with HMRC … Continue reading AQW 4687/17-22 – Online identification for the Self Employed Income Support Scheme

AQW 4092/17-22 – Online Identification for Self Employed Income Support Scheme

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Finance what communication his Department has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer to resolve the online Identification verification problems with the Self Employed Income Support Scheme for holders of an Irish passport and a Northern Ireland Driver Licence. [Priority Written] Minister of Finance:  My Permanent … Continue reading AQW 4092/17-22 – Online Identification for Self Employed Income Support Scheme