SDLP Justice Spokesperson, Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone, has welcomed the unanimous support in the Assembly for the introduction of Caoimhé’s Law. The Mid Ulster MLA was speaking after the Assembly unanimously supported the SDLP motion calling on the Minister of Justice to work with the Minister for Infrastructure to pass Caoimhé’s Law by the … Continue reading McGlone Welcomes Assembly Support for Caoimhé’s Law
SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, led a SDLP party delegation in a meeting with the Minister for Infrastructure, Liz Kimmins, to press for the introduction of new school bus regulations, and other road safety measures. The Mid Ulster MLA was accompanied in the meeting last week by SDLP Magherafelt Cllr Christine McFlynn and … Continue reading Mid Ulster SDLP Meet Roads Minister on School Bus Safety Measures
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the number of road resurfacing schemes that were completed in each local council area, in the last 12 months. Minister for Infrastructure: The table below details the number of road resurfacing schemes that were completed between the 1st of April 2024 – … Continue reading AQW 28317/22-27 – Road resurfacing schemes
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 6966/22-27, to detail (i) DfI Roads' (a) plans; and (b) schedule regarding The Mills, Coalisland; and (ii) the timeframe to appoint a contractor. Minister for Infrastructure: DfI Roads hold a joint bond with NI Water for this site. In order to … Continue reading AQW 26681/22-27 – The Mills, Coalisland
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) the number of individuals currently awaiting a medical driving test assessment; and (ii) the number of qualified assessors available to carry out these assessments. Minister for Infrastructure: There are currently 1,041 drivers awaiting a medical driving assessment in Northern Ireland. The … Continue reading AQW 25964/22-27 – Medical driving test assessment
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) the current number of individuals awaiting a medical driving licence assessment; and (ii) the number of medical assessors currently employed to carry out these assessments. Minister for Infrastructure: 3,808 drivers have had an initial assessment completed by our medical officers and … Continue reading AQW 25963/22-27 – Medical driving licence assessment
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any measures that will be introduced by her Department to ensure the safety of children alighting from and boarding school buses. Minister for Infrastructure: I am committed to considering any initiatives that can improve road safety, which is a priority for me … Continue reading AQW 24511/22-27 – School bus safety
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any measures being taken to address staff shortages in DfI Roads Western Division. Minister for Infrastructure: My Department has been operating in a difficult financial environment for a number of years due to underfunding and austerity by the British Government. This has … Continue reading AQW 20144/22-27 – Staff shortages in DfI Roads Western Division
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