Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the implementation of the Lough Neagh Action Plan. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: The Lough Neagh Report and Action Plan, agreed by the Executive in July 2024, contains science led actions to tackle the … Continue reading AQW 30198/22-27 – Implementation of the Lough Neagh Action Plan
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has said the discovery of toxins in the flesh of some fish at Lough Neagh underlines the need for action. Mr McGlone said every party at Stormont must back plans to save the lough. Mid Ulster MLA Mr McGlone said, “We are getting to the stage where it seems … Continue reading McGlone: Toxins in Lough Neagh fish underlines need to act
SDLP AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone MLA has called on Minister Andrew Muir to bring forward urgent support for local businesses following the suspension of eel fishing in Lough Neagh. He said the decision highlights the consequences of political failure to address the environmental crisis at the lough. Mid Ulster MLA Mr McGlone said, “The suspension … Continue reading McGlone urges support after eel fishing suspended
SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has said the Executive must get serious on improving water quality across the North. He was speaking after an Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) report found that water quality laws were not being implemented as required. Mr McGlone said the situation at Lough Neagh was the prime example of … Continue reading McGlone: Executive must get serious on water quality
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the level of financial commitment (i) the Executive; and (ii) his Department has given over the next three years to the implementation of the proposals contained in the Lough Neagh Action Plan. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural … Continue reading AQW 14229/22-27 – Implementation of Lough Neagh Action Plan
SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has called for urgent action in response to recent findings from Queen's University Belfast on Lough Neagh. The research revealed significant ecological and public health risks posed by blue-green algal blooms in the lough. Mr McGlone expressed deep concern over the findings and emphasised the need for immediate and … Continue reading McGlone calls for immediate response following Lough Neagh research
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, following the Speaker's Ruling on Assembly Questions on 12 March 2024, and pursuant to AQW 12788/22-27, to detail (i) the membership of the focus group; (ii) how many times it has met; (iii) what plans it has identified that can be put in place … Continue reading AQW 13623/22-27 – Lough Neagh
Social Democratic and Labour Party MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has said the crisis in Lough Neagh must be addressed as a high priority by any new Executive. The Mid Ulster MLA was speaking after a meeting with DAERA to discuss the department’s Steering Group response to the Blue Green Algae blooms. Mr McGlone … Continue reading McGlone: Lough Neagh must be High Priority for any new Executive
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