SDLP Justice Spokesperson Patsy McGlone MLA has called for the full policing costs associated with the Orange Order’s attempt to parade down Garvaghy Road to be made public, including the cost of bringing in 200 additional police officers from Scotland. Mr McGlone raised the issue with Justice Minister Naomi Long during Assembly Question Time. He … Continue reading McGlone presses Minister on policing costs of Drumcree parade
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy, to detail any steps her Department is taking to improve (i) broadband coverage; and (ii) mobile phone signal, in rural areas. Minister for the Economy: (i) My department is continuing to improve broadband coverage in rural areas through Project Gigabit. In December 2025, … Continue reading AQW 51086/22-27 – Rural Broadband and Mobile Coverage
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health (i) whether any recent assessment has been made of accessibility to mental health services; and (ii) to detail the average waiting times for assessment and treatment, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust. Minister of Health: Article 10A of the Health and Social … Continue reading AQW 49485/22-27 – Accessibility to mental health services
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any steps her Department is taking to increase support for victims of domestic violence. Minister of Justice: I remain committed to enhancing support for victims and survivors of domestic violence, ensuring they receive the protection, assistance, and access to justice necessary to … Continue reading AQW 50147/22-27 – Support for victims of domestic violence
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education to detail any steps he is taking to help improve SEND provision in mainstream schools. Minister of Education: My department and the Education Authority (EA) are working intensively to improve special educational needs (SEN) provision in mainstream schools. Members are aware that I wrote … Continue reading AQW 44297/22-27 – Improving SEND provision in mainstream schools
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy (i) for an update on tourism performance; and (ii) to detail any measures she is taking to support growth in the sector. Minister for the Economy: (i) The NISRA statistics published on 21 May 2026 reveal an overall tourism expenditure from overnight visitors … Continue reading AQW 47758/22-27 – Tourism performance
Transcript of the speech by SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, in the NI Assembly on Tuesday 19th May 2026. Official Assembly Hansard Report 19 May 2026 "I welcome the opportunity to set out the SDLP's position on addressing the legacy of the past. Our position will not be a surprise to anyone, as … Continue reading Addressing the Legacy of the Past
SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone has said that the Alliance Party must stop targeting rural communities. The Mid Ulster MLA was speaking as proposals from the Justice Minister that could increase the cost of a firearms licence by over 150% came before the Assembly. Earlier this week Alliance Party MLAs voted against a … Continue reading McGlone: Alliance Party Must Stop Targeting Rural Communities
