SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has warned that cuts to community and voluntary organisations will devastate the sector. He was speaking after a protest at Stormont on Wednesday following the UK Government’s decision to impose a 64% cut to the Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF). Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone said, "The SDLP has been … Continue reading McGlone: Funding cuts will devastate community and voluntary sector
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Finance to detail any action he will take to mitigate the impact of the UK Government’s decision to impose a 64% cut to the Shared Prosperity Fund on the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland. Minister of Finance: This poor outcome is the result … Continue reading AQW 38811/22-27 – Shared Prosperity Fund cuts
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail any discussions they have had with the UK Government on the operation of Local Growth funding when it replaces the Shared Prosperity Fund, which is due to end in March 2026. First Minister and deputy First Minister: We have … Continue reading AQW 31120/22-27 – Local Growth funding
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Finance what urgent measures are being taken to establish funding to replace the loss of the European Social Fund Programme. [Priority Written] Minister of Finance: The British Governments centralised approach to the replacement of EU Funds has crystallised a significant loss of spending power for … Continue reading AQW 4187/22-27 – Replacement for the European Social Fund
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