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AQW 15364/22-27 – Mandatory Reconsideration and Review applications for Disability Benefits

Posted on October 3, 2024October 10, 2024 by pete baker

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the number of applications currently in the system for (i) mandatory reconsideration; and (ii) review for (a) Personal Independence Payment; (b) Attendance Allowance; and (c) Disability Living Allowance. Minister for Communities: The numbers of Mandatory Reconsideration and Review applications currently in the … Continue reading AQW 15364/22-27 – Mandatory Reconsideration and Review applications for Disability Benefits

AQW 15363/22-27 – Disability benefits waiting lists

Posted on October 3, 2024October 10, 2024 by pete baker

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the number of applications currently in the system for (i) Personal Independence Payment; (ii) Attendance Allowance; and (iii) Disability Living Allowance. Minister for Communities: The numbers of applications currently in the system for each of the disability benefits are provided in the … Continue reading AQW 15363/22-27 – Disability benefits waiting lists

AQW 15191/22-27 – Tests on Drinking Water extracted from Lough Neagh

Posted on October 2, 2024October 3, 2024 by pete baker

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the (i) toxins; and (ii) naturally occurring compounds that NI Water test for when ensuring drinking water extracted from Lough Neagh is safe to be consumed. Minister for Infrastructure: This is an operational matter for NI Water. However, I have sought the … Continue reading AQW 15191/22-27 – Tests on Drinking Water extracted from Lough Neagh

AQW 15190/22-27 – Drinking water extracted from Lough Neagh

Posted on October 2, 2024October 3, 2024 by pete baker

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the basis on which NI Water has declared drinking water extracted from Lough Neagh to be safe. Minister for Infrastructure: The provision of safe drinking water is an operational matter for NI Water. However, I have sought the requested information and have … Continue reading AQW 15190/22-27 – Drinking water extracted from Lough Neagh

McGlone Highlights Lack of Rural Services in North at Interparliamentary Assembly

Posted on September 30, 2024 by pete baker

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

AQW 14276/22-27 – Graduated Driver Licensing programme

Posted on September 17, 2024October 3, 2024 by pete baker

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) for an update on the Graduated Driver Licensing programme; and (ii) to detail the timeline for the full implementation of the programme. Minister for Infrastructure: The Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2016 provides the statutory framework for graduated driver licensing. However further subordinate legislation, … Continue reading AQW 14276/22-27 – Graduated Driver Licensing programme

McGlone: Inquiry Refusal into Sean Brown Murder an insult to Family

Posted on September 16, 2024September 17, 2024 by pete baker

SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has said the British Government’s refusal to hold a public inquiry into the murder of GAA official Sean Brown is an insult to his family. Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone said, “The decision by the British Government to refuse to hold a public inquiry into the murder of … Continue reading McGlone: Inquiry Refusal into Sean Brown Murder an insult to Family