McGlone: Funding cuts will devastate community and voluntary sector

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

AQW 38811/22-27 – Shared Prosperity Fund cuts

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

AQW 38168/22-27 – Introduction of an aggravated offence for attacks on assistance dogs

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any engagement she has had with the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, regarding the introduction of an aggravated offence for attacks on assistance dogs, within the forthcoming Sentencing Bill. Minister of Justice: Legislation regarding the welfare of animals is the … Continue reading AQW 38168/22-27 – Introduction of an aggravated offence for attacks on assistance dogs

AQW 37664/22-27 – Department of Justice Rural Needs Impact Assessments

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice to detail (i) the number of Rural Needs Impact Assessments (RNIAs) under the Rural Needs Act (Northern Ireland) 2016, carried out by her Department and its arm's-length bodies, of policies, strategies, and services affecting rural communities; and (ii) a breakdown of (a) the number … Continue reading AQW 37664/22-27 – Department of Justice Rural Needs Impact Assessments

McGlone Calls for More Support for Young Adults with Learning Difficulties and Complex Needs in Mid Ulster

SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone, has called on the Executive to provide more support for young adults with learning difficulties and complex needs in Mid Ulster. The Mid Ulster MLA was speaking after an Assembly adjournment debate on the topic on Tuesday. Mr McGlone said, “There is a clear need for the Executive to … Continue reading McGlone Calls for More Support for Young Adults with Learning Difficulties and Complex Needs in Mid Ulster

AQW 37861/22-27 – Department of Finance Rural Needs Impact Assessments

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Finance to detail (i) the number of Rural Needs Impact Assessments (RNIAs) under the Rural Needs Act (Northern Ireland) 2016, carried out by his Department and its arm's-length bodies, of policies, strategies, and services affecting rural communities; and (ii) a breakdown of (a) the number … Continue reading AQW 37861/22-27 – Department of Finance Rural Needs Impact Assessments

AQW 34711/22-27 – FMdFM Artificial Intelligence products

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail the (i) use; and (ii) development, by (a) their Department; and (b) its arm's-length bodies, of Artificial Intelligence products. First Minister and deputy First Minister: The Executive Office (TEO) and its Arm's-Length Bodies (ALBs) have made use of Artificial … Continue reading AQW 34711/22-27 – FMdFM Artificial Intelligence products

AQW 37663/22-27 – DAERA Rural Needs Impact Assessments

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail (i) the number of Rural Needs Impact Assessments (RNIAs) under the Rural Needs Act (Northern Ireland) 2016, carried out by his Department and its arm's-length bodies, of policies, strategies, and services affecting rural communities; and (ii) a breakdown … Continue reading AQW 37663/22-27 – DAERA Rural Needs Impact Assessments