AQW 53039/22-27 – Lough Neagh Eel Fishery Transition Scheme

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail when the eligible Lough Neagh eel fishers will receive an initial payment from the Lough Neagh Eel Fishery Transition Scheme. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: Letters inviting eligible fishers to apply for financial support were issued … Continue reading AQW 53039/22-27 – Lough Neagh Eel Fishery Transition Scheme

AQW 52515 22-27 – Support and protection of victims of stalking

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any assessment that she has made of the (i) support; and (ii) protection, available to victims of stalking throughout the criminal justice process. Minister of Justice: On my appointment as Justice Minister in 2020 I made it my priority to bring forward … Continue reading AQW 52515 22-27 – Support and protection of victims of stalking

AQW 51087/22-27 – Transitioning from childrens’ to adult services

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps that are being taken to support people with learning difficulties when transitioning from childrens' services to adult services. Minister of Health: My Department has worked with Health and Social Care Trusts and other stakeholders to develop a Draft Regional Transition … Continue reading AQW 51087/22-27 – Transitioning from childrens’ to adult services

AQW 50964/22-27 – Mental health support for families and carers of children with SEND

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health whether any recent assessment has been made of the adequacy of the level of mental health support available to families and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities. Minister of Health: Health and Social Care Trusts recognise that families and carers of … Continue reading AQW 50964/22-27 – Mental health support for families and carers of children with SEND

AQW 51396/22-27 – Supporting farmers in diversifying and expanding business

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any steps his Department is taking to support farmers in diversifying and expanding businesses. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: My Department is committed to supporting a thriving, resilient and environmentally sustainable agricultural sector and to ensuring … Continue reading AQW 51396/22-27 – Supporting farmers in diversifying and expanding business

AQW 51975/22-27 – Supporting neurodivergent people into suitable employment

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): The Minister for Communities to detail any steps he is taking to support moreneurodivergent people into suitable employment. Minister for Communities: My Department provides a range of tailored employment support to help neurodivergent people to find, enter and progress in work. This provision includes Workable (NI), Access to Work (NI), … Continue reading AQW 51975/22-27 – Supporting neurodivergent people into suitable employment

AQW 51714-22-27 – Small and medium-sized enterprises in Mid Ulster

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any steps her Department is taking to improve the growth and productivity of small and medium-sized enterprises, in Mid Ulster. Minister for the Economy: My department and Invest NI are firmly committed to supporting regional balance of economic activity across all … Continue reading AQW 51714-22-27 – Small and medium-sized enterprises in Mid Ulster

AQW 51715/22-27 – Supporting neurodivergent children

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education to detail any steps he is taking to support neurodivergent children transitioning from primary to secondary school. Minister of Education: For children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs, the annual review process provides an opportunity to consider future educational provision and planning for … Continue reading AQW 51715/22-27 – Supporting neurodivergent children