New Ireland Commission – in conversation with Claire Hanna MP – Bellaghy

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Join The New Ireland Commission and Denise Johnston in Conversation with Claire Hanna MP on the road towards an inclusive New Ireland. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-ireland-commission-in-conversation-with-claire-hanna-mp-bellaghy-tickets-774441153337 18th January 2024 at 7pm Seamus Heaney HomePlace, 45 Main Street Bellaghy. BT45 8HT. The New Ireland Commission is hosting an in-conversation event with Claire Hanna MP and Denise Johnston, to discuss … Continue reading New Ireland Commission – in conversation with Claire Hanna MP – Bellaghy

McGlone: Social housing need in Magherafelt not being met

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SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has warned that the need for social housing in Magherafelt is not being met. The Housing Executive recently released figures to the Mid Ulster MLA which stated that, at September 2023, there were a total of 305 applicants on the social housing waiting list for Cookstown, of which … Continue reading McGlone: Social housing need in Magherafelt not being met

McGlone: Social housing need in Cookstown still not being met

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SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has warned that the need for social housing in Cookstown is continuing to rise year on year. The Housing Executive recently released figures to the Mid Ulster MLA which stated that, at September 2023, there were a total of 391 applicants on the social housing waiting list for … Continue reading McGlone: Social housing need in Cookstown still not being met

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