SDLP Irish Language Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has welcomed the progress of Irish language legislation at Westminster. The legislation, which also includes protections for Ulster Scots, has passed through the House of Lords. Mr McGlone paid tribute to the work of Irish language campaigners and said the progress marked an important step on securing long overdue … Continue reading McGlone welcomes progress of Irish language legislation
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): (AQW 28471 17-22) To ask the Minister of Education what plans does she have to match the number of hours of free childcare or pre-school education provided in England, Scotland, and Wales; (AQW 28472 17-22) To ask the Minister of Education when was the last independent review of the provision … Continue reading AQWs on Childcare Provision
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister what preparatory work has taken place since January 2020 regarding the establishment and financing of the Office of Identity and Cultural Expression, as committed to in New Decade, New Approach. First Minister and deputy First Minister: Further details will be made … Continue reading AQW 24112/17-22 – Office of Identity and Cultural Expression
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline which topic is being considered for the initial Citizens' Assembly, as committed to in New Decade, New Approach. First Minister and deputy First Minister: The decision on any matter to be examined by a Citizens Assembly will be taken … Continue reading AQO 2807/17-22 – Citizens’ Assembly
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs when will he establish the Independent Environmental Protection Agency, as agreed in New Decade, New Approach. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: I believe that good environmental governance is about focusing on environmental outcomes and taking a strategic approach … Continue reading AQW 21673/17-22 – Independent Environmental Protection Agency
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the establishment of the Office of Identity and Cultural Expression. First Minister and deputy First Minister: TEO officials continue with preparatory work, to legislate for core elements of the Rights, Language and Identity proposals contained in the … Continue reading AQO 631/17-22 – Office of Identity and Cultural Expression
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