AQW 612/22-27 – Mid Ulster Council Local Development Plan 2030

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the Local Development Plan 2030 Draft Plan Strategy submitted to the Department by Mid Ulster Council. Minister for Infrastructure: Mid Ulster’s draft Plan Strategy 2030 remains under consideration. Additional information was received from the Council in February 2022 and this … Continue reading AQW 612/22-27 – Mid Ulster Council Local Development Plan 2030

AQW 626/22-27 – Cost of Living support package

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Finance how the Cost of Living support package announced by the Chancellor on 26 May 2022 will be distributed. Minister of Finance: The package of measures announced by the Chancellor on 26th May included the following financial support: - £650 for those on low income … Continue reading AQW 626/22-27 – Cost of Living support package

McGlone Welcomes Climate Change Legislation in North

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SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone has welcomed the Climate Change Bill for Northern Ireland passing its final stage in the Assembly this week. “I’m very relieved that the legislative process on climate change has come to a conclusion. Everyone accepts the need to help address the need for action on climate change and … Continue reading McGlone Welcomes Climate Change Legislation in North

AQWs on Childcare Provision

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): (AQW 28471 17-22) To ask the Minister of Education what plans does she have to match the number of hours of free childcare or pre-school education provided in England, Scotland, and Wales; (AQW 28472 17-22) To ask the Minister of Education when was the last independent review of the provision … Continue reading AQWs on Childcare Provision

AQW 28475 /17-22 – Extension of Omicron Hospitality Payment scheme

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy, what support will be made available to hotels financially impacted by the introduction of Covid-related restrictions. Minister for the Economy: Whilst the Omicron Hospitality Payment scheme agreed by the Executive before Christmas was warmly welcomed, there was huge disappointment and frustration that hotels … Continue reading AQW 28475 /17-22 – Extension of Omicron Hospitality Payment scheme

McGlone welcomes Minister Mallon’s bid to extend concessionary fares scheme

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SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has welcomed a bid by SDLP Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon to extend the concessionary fares scheme. The current scheme provides free and half fare travel on public transport, via a SmartPass, for several groups of people, including children, senior citizens and some people with disabilities. Minister Mallon is … Continue reading McGlone welcomes Minister Mallon’s bid to extend concessionary fares scheme

AQW 27732/17-22 – Emergency Fuel Payment Scheme

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities what urgent measures are being taken to deliver a working application system for the Emergency Fuel Payment Scheme. [Priority Written] Minister for Communities: As a contributor my Department is and will remain fully engaged with Bryson Care, as scheme operator, to ensure the overall … Continue reading AQW 27732/17-22 – Emergency Fuel Payment Scheme

AQO 2946/17-22 – Minimum age of criminal responsibility

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice whether she intends to progress measures to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility in line with the recommendation of the Review of the Youth Justice System and the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child. Minister of Justice: I have been … Continue reading AQO 2946/17-22 – Minimum age of criminal responsibility