AQW 40100/22-27 – Installation of solar panels

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any support available for homeowners to help with the installation of solar panels. Minister for the Economy: Financial support is not currently available for homeowners who wish to install solar panels. The Windsor Framework enables the extension to the North of … Continue reading AQW 40100/22-27 – Installation of solar panels

McGlone concerned at lack of support for farmers in prolonged wet conditions

SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has expressed his concern at a failure to support farmers during prolong periods of wet weather. He had asked the DAERA Minister to outline any support available. The Minister confirmed he was not planning a support package, instead pointing to the Sustainable Agriculture Programme (SAP). Mid Ulster MLA Patsy … Continue reading McGlone concerned at lack of support for farmers in prolonged wet conditions

AQW 40547/22-27 – Wet weather support for the farming community

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any support that will be provided to the farming community affected by the exceptional wet weather conditions. [Priority Written] Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: At this stage, a support package for the farming community affected by … Continue reading AQW 40547/22-27 – Wet weather support for the farming community

AQW 38577/22-27 – Support for young adults with complex needs in rural areas

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps he will take to improve support for young adults with recognised learning difficulties and complex needs, in rural areas. Minister of Health: My Department recognises the particular challenges faced by young adults with learning difficulties and complex needs in rural … Continue reading AQW 38577/22-27 – Support for young adults with complex needs in rural areas

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 25427/22-27 – Suicide rates

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) any actions he is taking to address the rising suicide rates in Northern Ireland; and (ii) how his Department is working to improve mental health services and support for individuals at risk. Minister of Health: I am acutely aware of the … Continue reading AQW 25427/22-27 – Suicide rates

AQW 25426/22-27 – Climate Change farming

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (i) for an update on any measures his Department is taking to support farmers in adapting to the challenges posed by climate change; and (ii) how his Department will ensure these measures align with (i) environmental sustainability; and (ii) economic … Continue reading AQW 25426/22-27 – Climate Change farming

AQW 25424/22-27 – Mental health support services for school pupils

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) the steps his Department is taking to ensure that schools have adequate mental health support services in place for both primary and post-primary pupils; and (ii) any plans to increase access to these services in the 2025-26 academic year. Minister of … Continue reading AQW 25424/22-27 – Mental health support services for school pupils