McGlone: CEF guidance must be adopted

Chair of Stormont’s All Party Group on Construction Patsy McGlone MLA has called on government to act on the advice of the Construction Employers Federation and provide cover for non-essential construction work to cease as a result of the coronavirus crisis. The Mid Ulster MLA said that construction projects should continue, with appropriate social distancing, … Continue reading McGlone: CEF guidance must be adopted

AQW 3813/17-22 – Civil Service Staff Coronavirus Outbreak

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Finance, in light of the coronavirus outbreak and in the interests of staff welfare, what health and disability audit has been undertaken of staff in the Civil Service in order that people with particular health vulnerabilities may work from home. [Priority Written] Minister of Finance:  … Continue reading AQW 3813/17-22 – Civil Service Staff Coronavirus Outbreak

McGlone presses for action for farmers

SDLP Mid Ulster Representative, Patsy McGlone MLA spoke today in the Assembly pressing for action and financial clarity for farmers across the North. The Mid Ulster MLA said, "Direct farm payments make up a significant proportion of the income generated by our farmers. They have been a lifeline through many difficult months. They are worth … Continue reading McGlone presses for action for farmers

AQW 2585/17-22 – Addressing skills deficit

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy what measures her Department is taking to address the skills deficit. Minister for the Economy:  My Department works closely with employers, education providers and the local community to ensure that Northern Ireland has a Skills System that is dynamic and flexible enough to … Continue reading AQW 2585/17-22 – Addressing skills deficit

McGlone: Minister Must Address Serious Systemic Failures in Administration of Universal Credit

SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has called on the Minister for Communities to address the serious systemic failures affecting Universal Credit claimants as identified by Advice NI. Mr McGlone said, "Problems with Universal Credit continue to mount up and remain one of the most frequent issues raised by my constituents. "The serious systemic … Continue reading McGlone: Minister Must Address Serious Systemic Failures in Administration of Universal Credit

AQW 2586/17-22 – Business and Education

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy what measures her Department are taking to ensure good practice and cooperation between business and further/higher education sectors. Minister for the Economy: My Department is committed to ensuring good practice and cooperation between business and the further and higher education sectors through a … Continue reading AQW 2586/17-22 – Business and Education

AQW 1969/17-22 – Road Safety County Tyrone

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure what measures her Department will take to improve (i) the road surface; and (ii) road safety at the junction of the Farlough, Edendork and Coalisland Roads, County Tyrone. Minister for Infrastructure: A junction improvement The A45 Coalisland Road/ C623 Farlough Road junction has been … Continue reading AQW 1969/17-22 – Road Safety County Tyrone

McGlone: Minister Must Implement Proposed Reform of Affordable Warmth Scheme

SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has again urged the Minister for Communities to implement proposed reform of the Affordable Warmth Scheme. The Mid Ulster MLA was responding to an Assembly written answer from the Minister to a question he had submitted on the delayed reform. Mr McGlone said, "The SDLP has been lobbying … Continue reading McGlone: Minister Must Implement Proposed Reform of Affordable Warmth Scheme