McGlone Meets Northern Trust to Highlight Concern at Shortage of Domiciliary Care

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SDLP Spokesperson on Rural Communities, Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone, along with Moyola SDLP Councillor, Denise Johnston, met this week with representatives of the Northern Health and Social Services Trust to highlight concerns about the shortage of domiciliary care packages in Mid Ulster. Speaking afterwards, Mr McGlone said, “We sought the meeting with the Northern … Continue reading McGlone Meets Northern Trust to Highlight Concern at Shortage of Domiciliary Care

McGlone: Treatment of family of Sean Brown disgraceful

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SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has slammed the disgraceful treatment of the family of Sean Brown. The family detailed their hurt on Thursday after the PSNI said that an inquest would not be an “appropriate vehicle” for an investigation into his death. Mr Brown was abducted and murdered by the LVF in 1997, with … Continue reading McGlone: Treatment of family of Sean Brown disgraceful

McGlone: Magherafelt alert causing significant disruption

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SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has said that a security alert in Magherafelt is causing significant disruption. Homes have been evacuated in the Leckagh Drive area due to the alert. Mid Ulster MLA Mr McGlone said: “This security alert is causing significant disruption in a busy part of Magherafelt on a Friday. Residents have … Continue reading McGlone: Magherafelt alert causing significant disruption

McGlone welcomes cannabis seizure

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SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has welcomed the seizure of cannabis worth an estimated £1.7m in Cookstown. Police recovered the suspected drugs from a lorry in the area on Sunday. Mid Ulster MLA Mr McGlone said, “I welcome the seizure of these suspected drugs on Sunday. Those peddling illegal products seek to prey on … Continue reading McGlone welcomes cannabis seizure

McGlone Welcomes £4million Shared Island Investment at Bellaghy Bawn

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Social Democratic and Labour Party MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has welcomed a €4.2million (£4million) investment from the Irish Government to develop a historic building in Bellaghy. The Bellaghy Bawn will be developed into a hub for writers with the investment from the Shared Island Fund. The Bawn is a short distance from the … Continue reading McGlone Welcomes £4million Shared Island Investment at Bellaghy Bawn

Irish News Platform: We need a meaningful conversation about how British identity can be accommodated within a new Ireland.

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The acclaimed US civil rights activist and poet Maya Angelou once wrote that we are all the sum total of everything we’ve ever seen, heard, eaten, smelled, been told and forgotten. Everything influences each of us, and because of that, she argues, we should try to make sure that our experiences are positive. In a … Continue reading Irish News Platform: We need a meaningful conversation about how British identity can be accommodated within a new Ireland.

McGlone condemns arson attack on Orange hall

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SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has condemned an arson attack on an Orange hall near Magherafelt. Police are treating the fire at Ballynougher Orange hall as a hate crime. Mr McGlone said there was no place for these kind of attacks in society and that everyone’s culture must be respected. Mid Ulster MLA Mr … Continue reading McGlone condemns arson attack on Orange hall

AQW 4362/22-27 – Utility Companies failed road inspections

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure how many times utility providers have been instructed by his Department to repair the road surface in Mid Ulster, in each of the last five years. Minister for Infrastructure: Utility companies are responsible for the permanent reinstatement of roads to an agreed specification. When … Continue reading AQW 4362/22-27 – Utility Companies failed road inspections