McGlone: Health Minister Failing to Address Lack of Home Care in Northern Trust area

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SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone has warned that the Health Minister is failing to properly address the shortage of home care in the Northern Health Trust. The SDLP Mid Ulster MLA was speaking after receiving written answers to questions he asked the Health Minister in the Assembly. Mr McGlone said: “The latest figures … Continue reading McGlone: Health Minister Failing to Address Lack of Home Care in Northern Trust area

Mid Ulster SDLP Meet Roads Minister on School Bus Safety Measures

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SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, led a SDLP party delegation in a meeting with the Minister for Infrastructure, Liz Kimmins, to press for the introduction of new school bus regulations, and other road safety measures. The Mid Ulster MLA was accompanied in the meeting last week by SDLP Magherafelt Cllr Christine McFlynn and … Continue reading Mid Ulster SDLP Meet Roads Minister on School Bus Safety Measures

AQW 18723/22-27 – Preventing future flooding on Kings Row, Coalisland

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) the steps his Department will take to prevent future flooding on Kings Row, Coalisland; and (ii) any compensation that will be made available to residents who had recent flood damage to their property. [Priority Written] Minister for Infrastructure: Following a period … Continue reading AQW 18723/22-27 – Preventing future flooding on Kings Row, Coalisland

McGlone: Executive must provide dedicated funding for farmers

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SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has said the Executive must provide dedicated ring-fenced funding for farming and agriculture. He was speaking after a debate in the Assembly on Tuesday. From next year funding for agriculture from the UK Government will no longer be ring-fenced and instead be included as part of the block grant. … Continue reading McGlone: Executive must provide dedicated funding for farmers

McGlone: Action, not more reviews needed to protect environment

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SDLP AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has said the Minister needs to deliver concrete action to protect the environment, not further reviews. He was speaking after Minister Andrew Muir announced a review into environmental governance in the Assembly on Tuesday. Mr McGlone said the Minister must prioritise the establishment of an Independent Environmental Protection Agency. Mid … Continue reading McGlone: Action, not more reviews needed to protect environment

AQW 17481/22-27 – Recruitment and training of teachers in Irish medium education sector

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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

AQW 17056/22-27 – Consultation on Hospitals – Creating a Network for Better Outcomes

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health whether any conflicts have been identified between (i) the October 2024 consultation Hospitals – Creating a Network for Better Outcomes; and (ii) the Northern Health and Social Care Trust Corporate Plan 2024-25 - 2027-28. Minister of Health: ‘Hospitals – Creating a Network for Better … Continue reading AQW 17056/22-27 – Consultation on Hospitals – Creating a Network for Better Outcomes

McGlone: Farms need certainty over funding

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SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has called for clarity on support for family farms. Mr McGlone said the Executive must provide urgent ring-fenced funding for the next year, alongside a long-term commitment to replace lost funding from the UK Government and EU. He was speaking in the Assembly after changes to the agricultural budget … Continue reading McGlone: Farms need certainty over funding