AQW 6710/22-27 – Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities what steps have been taken by his Department to give effect to the provisions in The Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022. Minister for Communities: The provisions relating to national and cultural identity and language contained within the Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) … Continue reading AQW 6710/22-27 – Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022

AQW 6570/22-27 – Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy what steps have been taken by his Department to give effect to the provisions in The Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022. Minister for the Economy: In line with the commitment in NDNA, an official from my Department sits on the Department … Continue reading AQW 6570/22-27 – Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022

AQW 5459/22-27 – Executive Childcare Strategy

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education for an update on the development of an Executive Childcare Strategy. Minister of Education: Since my appointment as Education Minister, I have made the development and implementation of the Early Learning and Childcare Strategy a priority and while I have stated that our ambition … Continue reading AQW 5459/22-27 – Executive Childcare Strategy

McGlone calls for resolution to vets’ strike

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SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has called for a resolution to a strike by vets across the North. Vets began a five-day strike on Monday. Mr McGlone said an agreement must be reached that affords vets fair pay. Mid Ulster MLA Mr McGlone said, “The strike by vets this week will cause significant disruption … Continue reading McGlone calls for resolution to vets’ strike

AQW 4188/22-27 – Farm Sustainability Payment

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs how long the Basic Payment Scheme to farmers is guaranteed for. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: As confirmed in the Future Agricultural Policy Decisions for Northern Ireland which I announced on 24 March 2022, a Farm Sustainability Payment … Continue reading AQW 4188/22-27 – Farm Sustainability Payment

AQW 4047/22-27 – Energy Bills Support Scheme

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy when an Energy Bills Support Scheme will be available for businesses. Minister for the Economy: A UK-wide Energy Bill Relief Scheme for businesses has recently been announced by the UK Government. It will apply from 1st October for an initial period of 6 … Continue reading AQW 4047/22-27 – Energy Bills Support Scheme

AQW 3190/22-27 – Housing waiting list in Mid Ulster

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the number of applicants on the housing waiting list in Mid Ulster, broken down by their preferred area of choice. Minister for Communities: The Housing Executive has provided the following table detailing the waiting list figures for Mid Ulster broken down by … Continue reading AQW 3190/22-27 – Housing waiting list in Mid Ulster

AQW 4187/22-27 – Replacement for the European Social Fund

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Finance what urgent measures are being taken to establish funding to replace the loss of the European Social Fund Programme. [Priority Written] Minister of Finance: The British Governments centralised approach to the replacement of EU Funds has crystallised a significant loss of spending power for … Continue reading AQW 4187/22-27 – Replacement for the European Social Fund