SDLP Justice Spokesperson, Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone, has welcomed the unanimous support in the Assembly for the introduction of Caoimhé’s Law. The Mid Ulster MLA was speaking after the Assembly unanimously supported the SDLP motion calling on the Minister of Justice to work with the Minister for Infrastructure to pass Caoimhé’s Law by the … Continue reading McGlone Welcomes Assembly Support for Caoimhé’s Law
SDLP Irish Language Spokesperson Patsy McGlone MLA has said that the DUP's failed attempt to overturn Belfast City Council's bilingual signage policy in Stormont was a "deeply cynical and divisive move". The DUP motion, debated in the Assembly on Monday, sought to scrap Belfast City Council's dual language street sign policy - a scheme that … Continue reading McGlone: DUP motion on Irish Language signage “deeply cynical and divisive”
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone met with representatives from the Northern Ireland Companion Animal Welfare Group (NICAWG) at a recent ‘paws and policies’ event in Stormont to discuss strengthening animal welfare legislation in Northern Ireland. NICAWG is the leading companion animal welfare group in Northern Ireland which was established in 2019 and consists of … Continue reading McGlone meets with Northern Ireland Companion Animal Welfare Group to discuss ‘paws and policies’
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for a timeline for the introduction of an independent environment protection agency. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: I am keen to bring forward proposals to enhance environmental governance in Northern Ireland, for consideration by the Executive. There is … Continue reading AQW 22144/22-27 – Independent Environment Protection Agency
SDLP MLA Patsy McGlone has said that there are still serious questions for the civil service to answer following further developments in the case of the whistle-blower Dr Tamara Bronckaers. The Mid Ulster MLA said, “Following the reports this morning of further developments in the case of Dr Tamara Bronckaers, it is clear that there … Continue reading McGlone: Serious questions remain in case of Dr Tamara Bronckaers
SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone has welcomed the Climate Change Bill for Northern Ireland passing its final stage in the Assembly this week. “I’m very relieved that the legislative process on climate change has come to a conclusion. Everyone accepts the need to help address the need for action on climate change and … Continue reading McGlone Welcomes Climate Change Legislation in North
SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has welcomed the Assembly’s support for a ban on onshore fracking in the North. Although the second stage of the Onshore Fracking (Prohibition) Bill was agreed on Tuesday it is unlikely to make it into law before the end of the current Assembly term. Speaking after the debate … Continue reading McGlone Welcomes Assembly Support for Fracking Ban
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Assembly Commission for an update on when the human resources service will be available to Members. Assembly Commission: Following the Assembly Commission’s agreement to provide additional Human Resources (HR) support to Members in order to support them in their role as employers, an HR Manager for Members … Continue reading AQO 2893/17-22 – Assembly Human Resources service
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