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Mr Patsy McGlone: Assembly records
All of Mr Patsy McGlone’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
I beg to move Go raibh maith agat, a Phríomh-Leas-Cheann Comhairle as ucht an t-am a thabhairt dúinn inniu. Of course, this is a crucial issue. It is very important. Northern Ireland Water has warned that up to 100 waste water treatment facilities are at or near capacity, with around 100 areas, including 25 towns,…
Thank you, Mr Speaker, for giving us the opportunity and time to pay our respects to the late Pope Francis. On the passing of the Holy Father, Ireland bows its head not only in mourning but in deep gratitude for a life poured out in service. He was a man of towering faith. However, his greatness lay not in power but…
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline what measures he is implementing to prevent wildfires in Northern Ireland.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) the number of individuals currently awaiting a medical driving test assessment; and (ii) the number of qualified assessors available to carry out these assessments.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) the current number of individuals awaiting a medical driving licence assessment; and (ii) the number of medical assessors currently employed to carry out these assessments.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) any steps he is taking to ensure adequate funding for hospices to support the continued delivery of high-quality palliative care; and (ii) how this funding will be sustained to meet the growing demand for such services.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
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…
Will the Member add to that the growing cost of the recent storms and floods and the costs associated with the rising temperatures, which have contributed to the algal bloom in Lough Neagh?
With your indulgence, Mr Speaker, I would like to be associated with your comments. From being in the Assembly, as a former Chair of the Environment Committee and in various other roles that I have performed, I know that Alex has always been there, bringing a very professional, intellectual and calming influence to…
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. It is not a point of order, it is an apology for not being in my place to ask a question earlier. You surpassed yourself, Mr Speaker, by being even more efficient than usual. My apologies that I was not there on time.
Minister, what methods or mechanisms are available to the Department to ensure that not only proper procurement procedures but proper payment procedures are adhered to for arm's-length bodies?
Go raibh míle maith agat, a Phríomh-Leas-Cheann Comhairle. One thing in the DUP amendment is slightly unclear to me. There is a slight anomaly where it: "acknowledges calls for tax increases for the superwealthy but believes that any such policy must be fair, deliverable and avoid a detrimental impact on savings or…
I thank the Member for his comprehensive response. I accept that the fault is certainly not his, but does he agree that the issue has gone on for so long that it has become an embarrassment?
I thank the Member for giving way. It would be wise of us to consider not only benefits such as PIP but the passported benefits that disabled people can get as a consequence of their eligibility for the likes of PIP and disability living allowance (DLA) that are under threat. I list in particular carer's allowance,…
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.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail any steps his Department is taking to ensure that music education is accessible and well-supported in schools, particularly in light of recent challenges to arts funding.
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.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
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…
Le déanaí, labhair ceannaire an pháirtí, Claire Hanna, as Gaeilge in Westminster, í ag cur fáilte roimh Fhleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. Chuir sí cuireadh ar an Phríomh-Aire, atá ag dúil le freastal ar an fhleadh. Will the Minister attend?
Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire. Minister, do you accept that there are many people, particularly those whose mental health frailties make them vulnerable, for whom this announcement has exacerbated their anxieties? You mentioned, Minister, that you made your views known to the UK Government. Can you specifically…
Picking up on the theme of the previous question, the projected cost is £1 million per annum. Has it been confirmed that that is the budget that will be committed to the office?
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Social Security Reform and Economic Inactivity”
Social Security Reform and Economic Inactivity - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘public services’ and insert: ‘expresses regret that the Northern Ireland Executive and the UK Government have failed the most vulnerable in our society through repeated political collapse, block grant underfunding and a failure to…