SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone has welcomed the start of work on a new £10.8million construction project at Edendork Primary School. The Mid Ulster MLA attended the sod cutting ceremony at the school site on the 29th April where the first sod was cut by the Education Minister. Work on the new school … Continue reading McGlone Welcomes Start of £10.8m New Build for Edendork Primary School
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 35836/22-27, to detail (i) whether legislation to prohibit overtaking of school buses at bus stops will be introduced in this mandate; and (ii) a timetable for the introduction of this legislation. Minister for Infrastructure: I have established a Safer Journeys to … Continue reading AQW 38484/22-27 – Legislation to prohibit overtaking of school buses
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education to detail the number of (i) primary; and (ii) post-primary, school children who paid (a) full; or (b) subsidised, fees for instrument tuition provided by the Education Authority, in each of the last five years. Minister of Education: Education Authority (EA) has confirmed that … Continue reading AQW 38809/22-27 – Fees for instrument tuition for school children
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education, in relation to letters issued by the Education Authority to private taxi operators for school pupils' home to school transport service, stating that contracts would be terminated and re-tendered unless operators agree to reduce their invoiced rates by 10 per cent, for his assessment … Continue reading AQW 37194/22-27 – Home to school transport service
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has praised the newly opened Holy Trinity College and the vibrant learning environment at Náiscoil & Gaelscoil Eoghain following a visit to the schools in Cookstown alongside SDLP Party Leader Claire Hanna MP and Deputy Chair of Mid Ulster District Council, Councillor Denise Johnston. SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP, … Continue reading SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP joins McGlone on visit to local schools
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the timetable for the introduction of legislation that prohibits overtaking of school buses at bus stops. Minister for Infrastructure: A team within my Department is examining options to improve safety for school journeys, including potential legislation. This work is evidence-led to ensure … Continue reading AQW 35836/22-27 – Overtaking of school buses
SDLP Irish Language Spokesperson Patsy McGlone MLA has welcomed the growth of the Scoil Spreagtha scheme. The group has announced recruitment plans as part of its growth and development in 2026. Mr McGlone helped Irish language organisation Gael Linn secure funding to continue the scheme which provides Irish language teaching in schools across the North. … Continue reading McGlone welcomes growth of Scoil Spreagtha scheme
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure when she plans to commence a further roll-out of the part-time 20mph speed limit schemes at schools across Mid Ulster. Minister for Infrastructure: Road safety is a high priority for my Department and I am committed to working proactively to make our roads safer … Continue reading AQW 31027/22-27 – 20mph speed limit schemes at schools
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