AQW 46550/22-27 – Access to sports facilities for rural communities

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities whether any recent assessment has carried out of the adequacy of access to sports facilities for people living in rural communities. Minister for Communities: In the event of any care agency withdrawing from a home care support package, HSC Trusts undertake a number of … Continue reading AQW 46550/22-27 – Access to sports facilities for rural communities

AQW 46434/22-27 – Electricity Smart Meters programme

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any steps her Department is taking to ensure that the adoption of smart meters does not disadvantage domestic energy customers in rural areas that have poor mobile connectivity. Minister for the Economy: Protecting consumers is central to the Smart Meters programme … Continue reading AQW 46434/22-27 – Electricity Smart Meters programme

AQW 46042/22-27 – Rural sports clubs

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any steps he is taking to support rural sports clubs. Minister for Communities: This issue is an operational matter for Northern Ireland Housing Executive; they have advised me as follows: “The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) has been undertaking a review of … Continue reading AQW 46042/22-27 – Rural sports clubs

McGlone Calls for Fairer System of NIE Connection Charges

SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone has welcomed the announcement of a date for the publication of the Review of NIE Connection Charges. In the Assembly today the Economy Minister confirmed that the Review of NIE Connection Charges is expected to be published in June this year. Speaking after the announcement on Tuesday, Mr … Continue reading McGlone Calls for Fairer System of NIE Connection Charges

AQW 28231/22-27 – Public transport services in Mid Ulster

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure what plans she has to improve public transport services in Mid Ulster. Minister for Infrastructure: My Department provides funding to Translink to provide public transport services and facilities. This means creating a consistent customer experience for everyone, ensuring accessible public transport for people of … Continue reading AQW 28231/22-27 – Public transport services in Mid Ulster

AQW 26843/22-27 – Transport accessibility in rural areas

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the steps she is taking to ensure transport accessibility for older people and people with disabilities in rural areas. Minister for Infrastructure: My Department provides funding to Rural Community Transport Partnerships to deliver the rural Dial-A-Lift service. This is a … Continue reading AQW 26843/22-27 – Transport accessibility in rural areas

AQW 26842/22-27 – Rural public transport

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the progress her Department has made on improving rural public transport links. Minister for Infrastructure: My Department provides funding to Translink to provide public transport services and facilities. Recognising that Translink services cannot reach every person, I also provide funding to community … Continue reading AQW 26842/22-27 – Rural public transport

McGlone Highlights Lack of Rural Services in North at Interparliamentary Assembly

SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has highlighted the lack of rural services in the North, particularly affordable childcare. The Mid Ulster MLA was addressing the meeting of the North South Interparliamentary Assembly on Friday 27th September. Speaking afterwards, Mr McGlone said, “The lack of affordable childcare in the North is an issue that … Continue reading McGlone Highlights Lack of Rural Services in North at Interparliamentary Assembly