McGlone: ICRIR requires overhaul and reform

SDLP Opposition Justice Spokesperson Patsy McGlone MLA has said further revelations about the operation of the ICRIR show the legacy body requires integral reform. An independent review has raised significant concerns about the way the organisation is being run and its internal culture. Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone said, "This is the latest in a … Continue reading McGlone: ICRIR requires overhaul and reform

AQW 26762/22-27 – UK Immigration White Paper

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister what input has their Department had to date to the UK Government’s upcoming Immigration White Paper, specifically in relation to the mushroom sector. First Minister and deputy First Minister: The deputy First Minister and Junior Minister Reilly attended an Inter-Ministerial Group … Continue reading AQW 26762/22-27 – UK Immigration White Paper

AQW 26761/22-27 – Immigration White Paper

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister what engagement has their Department had to date with (i) the Home Office; and (ii) the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs , on the UK Government’s upcoming Immigration White Paper, specifically in relation to the mushroom sector. First Minister … Continue reading AQW 26761/22-27 – Immigration White Paper

AQW 26841/22-27 – UK Immigration White Paper

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any engagement he has had with the Home Office on the UK Government’s upcoming Immigration White Paper. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: My Department provided substantial input to The Executive Office to inform the NI response … Continue reading AQW 26841/22-27 – UK Immigration White Paper

AQW 24701/22-27 – Future of Personal Independence Payment

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities to provide clarity on the future of Personal Independence Payment. Minister for Communities: I do not know the full impact of the welfare changes announced on 18 March. My officials are continuing to work closely with the Department for Work and Pensions to understand … Continue reading AQW 24701/22-27 – Future of Personal Independence Payment

AQW 25878/22-27 – Pesticides National Action Plan

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail (i) any steps his Department is taking to implement the UK Pesticides National Action Plan 2025 in Northern Ireland; and (ii) how his Department is supporting local farmers in transitioning to alternative pest management practices while ensuring agricultural … Continue reading AQW 25878/22-27 – Pesticides National Action Plan

AQW 24366/22-27 – Subsides for farmers

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for his assessment of comments made on 12 March 2025 by the Minister of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in relation to halting subsides for farmers. [Priority Written] Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: … Continue reading AQW 24366/22-27 – Subsides for farmers

AQW 19902/22-27 – Future trade negotiations

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any representations he has made to the UK's Department for International Trade in relation to the interests of the north’s agricultural sector in future trade negotiations. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: While the Department for the … Continue reading AQW 19902/22-27 – Future trade negotiations