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
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
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail when the support package for Lough Neagh eel fishermen affected by the closure of the 2026 season will be made available. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: I am committed to ensuring that support reaches those Lough … Continue reading AQW 51574/22-27 – Support for Lough Neagh eel fishermen
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any steps his Department, or its arms-length bodies, are taking to support single-screen and community-run cinemas to remain financially sustainable, modernise their facilities and deliver accessible film experiences to local audiences. Minister for Communities: The Arts Council does not fund film and … Continue reading AQW 50430/22-27 – Support for single-screen and community-run cinemas
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any steps her Department is taking to increase support for victims of domestic violence. Minister of Justice: I remain committed to enhancing support for victims and survivors of domestic violence, ensuring they receive the protection, assistance, and access to justice necessary to … Continue reading AQW 50147/22-27 – Support for victims of domestic violence
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail (i) any steps his Department is taking to incentivise people to make their homes more energy efficient; and (ii) whether he will set out any support available to help people cover these costs. Minister for Communities: (i) & (ii) My Department currently … Continue reading AQW 49598/22-27 – Energy efficient homes
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any financial support that is available from his Department for freelance workers in the creative industries. Minister for Communities: The Arts Council is the arm’s-length body of my Department responsible for the disbursement of funding for the arts. Details of funding opportunities … Continue reading AQW 49118/22-27 – Freelance workers in the creative industries
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any steps he is taking to support the level of footfall on high streets, in the Mid Ulster constituency. Minister for Communities: My Department is actively delivering a range of regeneration interventions in partnership with Mid Ulster District Council (MUDC) to increase … Continue reading AQW 49116/22-27 – Level of footfall on high streets in Mid Ulster
