Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail (i) the number of Rural Needs Impact Assessments (RNIAs) under the Rural Needs Act (Northern Ireland) 2016, carried out by their Department and its arm's-length bodies, of policies, strategies, and services affecting rural communities; and (ii) a breakdown of … Continue reading AQW 37863/22-27 – FMdFM Rural Needs Impact Assessments
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): The Minister for Communities whether he has (i) investigated implementing a basic income for the arts, which provides artists with a weekly income; and (ii) any plans to economically support creative artists. Minister for Communities: (i) I have no plans to introduce a basic income scheme for the arts sector. … Continue reading AQW 52643/22-27 – Basic income scheme for the arts
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Finance to detail the amount his Department has spent on social media (i) influencers; and (ii) content creators, since February 2024. Minister of Finance: There has been no spend on influencers or content creators by the Department of Finance since February 2024. ENDS
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail when the eligible Lough Neagh eel fishers will receive an initial payment from the Lough Neagh Eel Fishery Transition Scheme. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: Letters inviting eligible fishers to apply for financial support were issued … Continue reading AQW 53039/22-27 – Lough Neagh Eel Fishery Transition Scheme
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) the number of bidders for NI Water contract C1247 by the tender closing date; (ii) the date on which the tender process, including due diligence of contractors, was completed; (iii) the date on which the decision was taken to award contract … Continue reading AQW 52264 22-27 – NI Water contract C1247
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) any assessment she has made of the recent appearance of paramilitary items on public property in the Dungannon area; and (ii) any steps she is taking to have them removed. [3 Day Priority] Minister for Infrastructure: Officials are aware of media … Continue reading AQW 51088 22-27 – Paramilitary items on public property in Dungannon
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any assessment that she has made of the (i) support; and (ii) protection, available to victims of stalking throughout the criminal justice process. Minister of Justice: On my appointment as Justice Minister in 2020 I made it my priority to bring forward … Continue reading AQW 52515 22-27 – Support and protection of victims of stalking
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education to detail any steps being taken to ensure that food on school menus is locally sourced. Minister of Education: The Education Authority (EA) is operationally responsible for the provision of school meals in controlled and maintained schools. The EA seeks to maximise opportunities for … Continue reading AQW 52512/22-27 – Locally sourced food on school menus
