AQW 45818/22-27 – Reducing plastic waste

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any steps his Department is taking to reduce the amount of plastic waste. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: Plastic pollution is causing environmental harm on our land and in our seas and I am working proactively … Continue reading AQW 45818/22-27 – Reducing plastic waste

AQW 45817/22-27 – Enforcement action on illegal waste sites

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, pursuant to AQW 44514/22-27, to detail any enforcement action that was taken following investigations by the NI Environment Agency Environmental Crime Unit on illegal waste sites, in each of the last five years. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: … Continue reading AQW 45817/22-27 – Enforcement action on illegal waste sites

McGlone pays tribute to Frank McGuigan

SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has paid tribute to former Tyrone GAA legend Frank McGuigan following his passing. Patsy McGlone said, “Frank McGuigan was one of Tyrone’s greatest ever sons, with many accolades to his name. His name has become synonymous with brilliance and pride and a symbol of possibility for his county. His … Continue reading McGlone pays tribute to Frank McGuigan

AQW 46140/22-27 – Electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Mid Ulster

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any assessment been made of the adequacy of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Mid Ulster. Minister for Infrastructure: The provision and operation of EV charging infrastructure is a commercially led activity in the North. Responsibility for the maintenance, development and utilisation of … Continue reading AQW 46140/22-27 – Electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Mid Ulster

AQW 45575/22-27 – Use of Artificial Intelligence by criminals

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any assessment that has been made of the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence by criminals conducting cyber-attacks. Minister of Justice: We all recognise the benefits and opportunities that the online world presents. However, we also know that increasingly many forms of criminality … Continue reading AQW 45575/22-27 – Use of Artificial Intelligence by criminals

AQW 45458/22-27 – Support for stroke survivors and their families

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps he is taking to improve support for stroke survivors and their families during the transition from hospital to home. Minister of Health: Supporting stroke survivors and their families during the transition from hospital to home is a priority within the … Continue reading AQW 45458/22-27 – Support for stroke survivors and their families

AQW 46233/22-27 – Primary after-school clubs

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education to detail any steps he is taking to ensure that primary schools offer a broad range of after-school clubs. Minister of Education: My Department provides funding in respect of the Extended Schools Programme (ESP), which allows schools serving the most disadvantaged areas to offer … Continue reading AQW 46233/22-27 – Primary after-school clubs

McGlone Welcomes Launch of NIFHA Creating Sustainable Communities Report

SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone attended the launch of the “Creating Sustainable Communities” report at the Assembly this week. “Creating Sustainable Communities” is a NI Federation of Housing Associations research report on social housing in the North. Speaking afterwards, Mr McGlone said, “Providing a roof over our heads is one of the most … Continue reading McGlone Welcomes Launch of NIFHA Creating Sustainable Communities Report