Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Finance when the work with Ulster University Economic Policy Centre on a targeted rate relief scheme will be completed. [Priority Written] Minister of Finance: Ministerial colleagues and I met Mr Hetherington, Director of the Ulster University Economic Policy Centre, today to discuss his draft findings. … Continue reading AQW 3954/17-22 – Rate Relief Scheme
SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone has submitted a written Assembly question to Health Minister, Robin Swann, to ask for an update on our telemedicine capacity. The Mid Ulster MLA said, "These are unprecedented times and our health service is working tirelessly to keep us safe and fight back against COVID-19. They deserve our … Continue reading McGlone: telemedicine capacity must be increased
SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone has written to Minister for Finance, Conor Murphy, to seek answers on targeted rates relief. The Mid Ulster MLA said, "I welcomed the statement last week from the Finance Minister that he was working with colleagues at Ulster University, to develop a plan for further rates relief, on … Continue reading McGlone seeks timeline on targeted rates relief
Chair of Stormont’s All Party Group on Construction Patsy McGlone MLA has called on government to act on the advice of the Construction Employers Federation and provide cover for non-essential construction work to cease as a result of the coronavirus crisis. The Mid Ulster MLA said that construction projects should continue, with appropriate social distancing, … Continue reading McGlone: CEF guidance must be adopted
SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has called on the Minister for Communities to address the serious systemic failures affecting Universal Credit claimants as identified by Advice NI. Mr McGlone said, "Problems with Universal Credit continue to mount up and remain one of the most frequent issues raised by my constituents. "The serious systemic … Continue reading McGlone: Minister Must Address Serious Systemic Failures in Administration of Universal Credit
SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has again urged the Minister for Communities to implement proposed reform of the Affordable Warmth Scheme. The Mid Ulster MLA was responding to an Assembly written answer from the Minister to a question he had submitted on the delayed reform. Mr McGlone said, "The SDLP has been lobbying … Continue reading McGlone: Minister Must Implement Proposed Reform of Affordable Warmth Scheme
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure what plans she has to address regional economic imbalance through investment in infrastructure. AQO 107/17-22 Minister for Infrastructure: There has been an historical underinvestment in many parts of the north which has created a need to rebalance the economy to enhance lives and create … Continue reading Written Answer AQO 107/17-22 – Regional Economic Imbalance
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities for an update on an extension of the welfare mitigation measures. Minister for Communities: My Department is taking all necessary steps to provide for an extension of the existing welfare mitigations schemes. This includes ensuring that the appropriate legislation, “New Decade, New Approach”, will … Continue reading AQW 398/17-22 – Welfare Mitigation Measures
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