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2013
May
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15th May
2013
McGlone
Welcomes ‘Stop the MS Lottery’ Campaign
SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone,
attended a reception at Stormont recently held by the Multiple Sclerosis
Society as part of MS Week 2013. The reception was held to mark the launch
of the MS Society’s campaign Stop the MS Lottery...more |
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9th May
2013
McGlone:
Broadband Accessibility Still Not Good Enough
SDLP MLA for Mid-Ulster Patsy McGlone has
asked the Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development to improve
broadband accessibility in the Loughshore area of east Tyrone and down into
south Derry as a matter of urgency...more |
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8th May
2013
McGlone
accuses Finance Minister of destructive distraction politics
SDLP Economy Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has
said ‘those out of work, those on reduced hours, those facing pay and
pensions freezes and those losing sleep with the fear of looming welfare
cuts will take little comfort that their Finance Minister’s priorities are
flags, flags and more flags’...more |
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3rd May
2013
McGlone
Congratulates Specialist Joinery Group On Expansion
SDLP MLA Patsy McGlone has congratulated a
specialist joinery group in Maghera which has created 35 full-time jobs. Mr
McGlone who is the chair of the Enterprise Trade and Investment Committee at
Stormont said: “I am delighted that this excellent family-run specialist
joinery company is continuing to go from strength to strength and creating
35 full-time jobs for the people of Maghera...more |
April
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29th April
2013
McGlone:
Horizon 2020 A European Opportunity For Local Business
SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone led a
cross-party delegation, from the Assembly Committee for Enterprise, Trade
and Investment, to Brussels to lobby for access to the Horizon 2020 fund
which will run between 2014 and 2020. The fund, up to €80billion, will
provide investment in research, innovation and development, and combines all
research and innovation funding currently provided through the Framework
Programmes for Research and Technical Development, the innovation related
activities of the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme and the
European Institute of Innovation and Technology...more |
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24th April
2013
Mobile
Operators Must Do More to Improve Rural Coverage - McGlone
SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone has
said that mobile phone companies must do more to improve existing poor
mobile coverage in rural areas. The Mid Ulster MLA, who chairs the
Assembly’s Enterprise, Trade and Investment Committee, was speaking after
representatives of the main mobile operators, EE, O2, Vodafone and Three,
appeared in front of the committee, on Thursday 18 April, to discuss the
introduction of 4G...more |
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24th April
2013
Assembly
Must Protect Cancer Patients From Welfare Cuts - McGlone
SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone has
said that the Assembly must ensure that cancer patients are protected from
cuts to the welfare system. The SDLP MLA made the comments after Macmillan
Cancer Support warned that around 75% of patients are, on average, nearly
£300 worse off a month following diagnosis...more |
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18th April
2013
McGlone:
Creative Economic Solutions Needed To Tackle Unemployment
SDLP
Economy spokesperson Patsy McGlone has said urgent steps to stimulate the
Northern Irish Economy must be brought forward in light of unemployment
figures released yesterday.
Mr
McGlone who is the chair of the Enterprise Trade and Investment Committee at
Stormont was speaking after the Committee heard from DETI Permanent
Secretary David Sterling on the issue of Corporation Tax: “I am
extremely disheartened though unsurprised at the figures released yesterday
which show unemployment has risen in Northern Ireland to 8.4% which is 1.5%
higher than last year’s figure. ..more |
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17th April
2013
McGlone:
Dairy Sector Must Be Protected And Promoted
SDLP
MLA Patsy McGlone has asked the Minister of Agriculture and Rural
Development to promote and support the dairy sector.
Mr
McGlone was speaking during Assembly questions on Monday: “The dairy
sector will come under growing pressure when milk quotas end in 2015 and it
is imperative that the Minister balances that change. I am also mindful of
the effect CAP reform proposals may have on the dairy sector. ..more |
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16th April
2013
McGlone:
Supermarkets Must Fully Address Differential Fuel Prices
SDLP
MLA Patsy McGlone has called on the major supermarket outlets to clarify
today’s announcement of a reduction in fuel duty by 2p a litre.
Mr
McGlone who is the Chair of the Enterprise, Trade and Investment Committee
who last week questioned the disparity in pricing between supermarkets and
even within the same supermarket brand: “My committee colleagues and I
have been extremely alarmed at figures we received which demonstrate
differential pricing policies when it comes to fuel. ..more |
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11th April
2013
McGlone:
What Is Plan B For The Economy?
SDLP MLA Economy spokesperson Patsy McGlone
has responded to a report which suggests that in respect of corporation tax
the Executive has put ‘all its eggs in one basket’ and has no plan B for
economic growth...more |
March
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29th March
2013
Job
Advertisement: Constituency Manager
Constituency Manager in the Office of
SDLP MLA, Patsy McGlone
An opportunity for the position of
Constituency Manager has arisen in the office of SDLP MLA Patsy McGlone
based in Cookstown, Co Tyrone...more |
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26th March
2013
McGlone: Sky
high energy costs crippling businesses
SDLP Economy Spokesperson and Chair of the
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Committee Patsy McGlone has said sky high
electricity prices are threatening existing manufacturing jobs and are a
barrier to the creation of new jobs. He also warned that any cut in energy
prices for businesses should not be passed on via a price hike to the
ordinary customer...more |
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20th March
2013
McGlone:
Urgent Action Required On Unemployment Figures
SDLP
Economy Spokesperson and Chair of the ETI Committee, Patsy McGlone has
expressed his concern at figures which show unemployment in Northern Ireland
is at its highest in 15 years.
Mr
McGlone was speaking after the ETI Committee agreed to invite
representatives from Price Waterhouse Cooper (“PWC”) to come before the
committee to discuss a recent PWC report. Mr McGlone said: “I am
dismayed that we are seeing unemployment rates at their highest since 1998
and a record high level of unemployment among 18-24 year olds. ..more |
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13th March
2013
McGlone
criticises First Minister for tourism snub
SDLP Economy Spokesperson and Chair of the
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Committee, Patsy McGlone has criticised the
First Minister for snubbing an iconic Tourism Ireland Global Greening event
in Rio and has called on him to put the needs of our local tourism industry
ahead of the interests of the DUP...more |
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11th March
2013
McGlone
Thanks Mid Ulster Voters
SDLP
Mid Ulster Candidate for Westminster Patsy McGlone has thanked voters in Mid
Ulster for their increased support in the recent By-Election.
The
Mid Ulster MLA said, “My thanks go to all the voters in Mid Ulster who made
the effort to exercise their democratic right to vote and registered their
support for the SDLP in the Mid Ulster By-Election.. .more |
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5th March
2013
McGlone:
Send Pro-Europe Message to British Government
SDLP
Mid Ulster Candidate for Westminster Patsy McGlone has urged the voters to
send a strong pro-European message to the British Government. The Mid Ulster
MLA was speaking in Cookstown during the final stages of the Westminster
By-Election campaign. Voting will take place on Thursday 7th March.
Mr
McGlone said, “The Mid Ulster By-Election gives local voters an opportunity
to send a strong pro-Europe message to the British Government. After their
poor performance in the last English by-election, the pressure is on the
Tories to move even further to the right in their opposition to Europe. This
by-election gives Mid Ulster voters the chance to demonstrate that they
appreciate being a part of the European project. Rural communities across
the island of Ireland benefit from the close co-operation that exists
between European nations within the EU.. .more |
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4th March
2013
MCDONNELL:
MCGLONE A ‘FEARLESS ADVOCATE’ FOR THE PEOPLE OF MID-ULSTER
SDLP Leader Dr. Alasdair has urged the
people of Mid-Ulster to vote for the future, not the tribal politics of the
past, in Thursdays Westminster by-election.
Speaking after canvassing with Patsy McGlone MLA in Coalisland this weekend,
Dr. McDonnell said: “The SDLP is upfront and honest about what we are
standing for in this election. Patsy McGlone is focused firmly on building a
better future for everyone in Mid-Ulster - creating jobs, supporting local
businesses, standing up for farming families and rural communities and
protecting the most vulnerable from savage welfare cuts.. .more |
February
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25th February
2013
McGlone:
Strong Voice in Westminster Essential to Defend Vulnerable from Cuts
SDLP
Mid Ulster Candidate for Westminster Patsy McGlone has warned that a strong
voice in Westminster is essential to defend the vulnerable in our society.
The Mid Ulster MLA was speaking in Coalisland during campaigning in the
Westminster By-Election.
Mr
McGlone said, “The Tory government are leading the charge for welfare cuts,
if they go unchallenged in Westminster thousands of local people will lose
their benefits.. .more |
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25th February
2013
McGlone
Calls for United Approach on Agri-Food Sector
SDLP
Mid Ulster Candidate for Westminster Patsy McGlone has called for a united
and strategic approach to help sustain and build the agri-food sector of the
economy. The Mid Ulster MLA was speaking in Magherafelt during the
Westminster By-Election campaign. Voting will take place on Thursday 7th
March.. .more |
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23rd February
2013
McGlone:
Economic Recovery Priority for Mid Ulster
SDLP
Mid Ulster Candidate for Westminster Patsy McGlone has warned that Mid
Ulster needs a Member of Parliament who will actively work to deliver
investment and jobs to the area. The Mid Ulster MLA was speaking to a group
of party supporters in Cookstown.
Mr
McGlone said, “The Mid Ulster constituency has been under-served by MPs who
have failed to deliver the necessary investment and jobs our local economy
needs.. .more |
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22nd February
2013
McGlone
slams Minister over mapping system failure
SDLP
MLA for Mid-Ulster Patsy McGlone has hit out at the difficulties inherent in
the new mapping system for farming families.
Mr
McGlone was speaking following a visit this morning to Draperstown farmers
market: “I was deeply concerned to hear that farmers and their
families have no confidence whatsoever in the mapping system brought forward
by the Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Michelle O’Neill.. .more |
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21st February
2013
SDLP calls
for independent inquiry into wrongful Gormley dismissal
SDLP Assembly Members Patsy McGlone and
John Dallat have welcomed the apology made to Declan Gormley by the
Department of Regional Development for his wrongful sacking from the board
of Northern Ireland Water Limited and have called for an independent inquiry
into the dismissal...more |
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19th February
2013
McGlone:
Much more work required to grow the green economy
SDLP
MLA Patsy McGlone has emphasised the need to grow the green economy. He was
speaking during an Assembly Debate yesterday on the importance of supporting
the growth in the Sustainable Energy Sector.
Mr
McGlone who is the Chair of the ETI Committee at Stormont said: “The
Committee is very encouraged about the potential for growth in the green
economy. We welcome the progress and work on renewable energy that the
Executive has completed to date, but so much more needs to be done. ..more |
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18th February
2013
McGlone:
Mid-Ulster needs new politics to rebuild
SDLP Candidate for the Mid Ulster
By-Election, Patsy McGlone, has called for the people of Mid Ulster to seize
the opportunity for a new politics that will focus on the real issues
affecting local families not on a sectarian squabble...more |
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15th February
2013
McGlone:
Joint unionist candidate fuels sectarian divide
SDLP
candidate for the Mid Ulster by-election Patsy McGlone has hit out at the
decision of the DUP and UUP to field an agreed candidate, Nigel Lutton at
the election on 7 March. Mr Lutton is a son of a former RUC reservist shot
dead by the IRA in 1979.
Mr
McGlone said: “The leaders of Unionism have made a decision which has
the potential to reduce the Mid Ulster by-election into a bitter sectarian
squabble. It demonstrates an ever-increasing sense of political narrow
mindedness by Peter Robinson and Mike Nesbitt. ..more |
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12th February
2013
McGlone
pushes Minister on Green New Deal
SDLP
MLA for Mid-Ulster Patsy McGlone has spoken about the benefits of the
proposals in the Green New Deal. Mr McGlone who is Chair of the Enterprise,
Trade and Investment Committee was speaking during an Assembly debate
yesterday on the Budget Bill.
The
Mid Ulster MLA said: “I was extremely disappointed that an economic
evaluation and appraisal carried out by the Department for Social
Development (DSD) seemed to have ruled out The Green New Deal. This is a
package of policy proposals that will address the impact of global warming
and financial crises. ..more |
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11th February
2013
McGlone:
SDLP listening to concerns of local businesses
SDLP
Economy spokesperson Patsy McGlone has conducted a survey of local
businesses in his Mid Ulster constituency to hear, directly, their concerns
about the current economic situation and the Executive’s response.
The
Mid Ulster MLA contacted 1300 local businesses and received responses on a
wide variety of issues. Speaking afterwards Mr McGlone said: “If the
Executive is to provide real assistance to small and medium-sized
enterprises in this difficult economic climate then they must listen to
those businesses. ..more |
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4th February
2013
McGlone
raises concerns with Ulster Bank
SDLP Economy spokesperson Patsy McGlone
highlighted a number of concerns in a meeting with representatives of Ulster
Bank on 1st February. The Mid Ulster MLA arranged the meeting to discuss the
bank’s response to the on-going economic difficulties and other issues...more |
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1st February
2013
McGlone
Raises Agriculture Issues and CAP Reform With Minister Coveney
A SDLP delegation met with Minister Coveney TD, Minister for the Department
of Agriculture, Food and the Marine in the Republic of Ireland, at a Common
Agricultural Policy Reform Seminar in Loughrey College, Cookstown.
Mid Ulster MLA, Patsy McGlone, said “I asked Minister Coveney what he could
do as Irish Agricultural Minister to help All Island Agriculture interests
and Rural Development maximise its potential during the CAP Reform
Negotiations that are being held during Ireland’s Presidency of the EU. In
particular I want to know what could be done within the negotiations to get
regional variation for the North because our agricultural interests are more
closely associated with the patterns of agriculture across the Island...more |
January
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31st January
2013
McGlone
condemns cowardly threat on Lagan Group Boss
SDLP
Economy spokesperson Patsy McGlone has hit out at the reckless and
thoughtless people responsible for sending a bullet to the Chief Executive
of the Lagan Group.
Mr
McGlone who is also Chair of the Enterprise, Trade and Investment Committee
at Stormont said: “I want to utterly condemn the cowardly act of those
who sent a bullet in the post to Kevin Lagan, Chief Executive of the Lagan
Group. ..more |
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30th January
2013
McGlone:
Equality key to local government reform
SDLP
Mid-Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone said equality must be the cornerstone of any
reform of local government and equality of treatment must be enshrined in
legislation.
He
made his comments following an SDLP Assembly debate calling on the Executive
to help finance the upfront costs of reform to prevent the burden being
passed on to rate payers across the north. ..more |
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28th January
2013
McGlone: DSD
should look at Green Deal
SDLP Economy and Energy spokesperson Patsy
McGlone has called on the Minister for Social Development to look at
offering the Green Deal launched today in England and Wales, to homeowners
in the north...more |
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28th January
2013
McGlone to
meet banking staff over closures
SDLP
Chair of the Enterprise, Trade and Investment Committee Patsy McGlone will
lead a party delegation tomorrow to meet with the Irish Bank Officials’
Association to discuss the impact on staff and services of recently
announced branch closures.
The
Mid Ulster MLA requested the meeting with the IBOA after he was contacted by
people, especially those living in more rural areas, concerned about branch
closures. ..more |
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24th January
2013
MCGLONE
SELECTED AS MID-ULSTER WESTMINSTER CANDIDATE
SDLP
Mid-Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone was tonight selected as the party’s candidate
for the Mid-Ulster Westminster by-election. The selection convention
took place at 7:30pm in the Central Inn in Cookstown.
Addressing party members Mr McGlone said: "It is always an honour to stand
as a candidate under the great name and tradition of the SDLP; a party that
has always stood up for what is right and has always stood up for the
people. ..more |
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22nd January
2013
McGlone:
An independent Consumer Council benefits everyone
SDLP
economy spokesperson, Patsy McGlone, has said that the work of the Consumer
Council of Northern Ireland is deeply valued and shows the worth of a body
independent of government to protect consumer interests.
The
Mid Ulster MLA, who is also chair of the Assembly Enterprise Trade and
Investment committee, was speaking after the Consumer Council launched its
report on the impact of the rising cost of food on NI customers. ..more |
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16th January
2013
McGlone:
Ulster Bank needs to clarify closures’ affect on staff
SDLP
Chair of the Assembly’s Enterprise, Trade and Investment Committee Patsy
McGlone has said Ulster Bank needs to immediately clarify how today’s
announcement on bank closures will directly affect staff and customers.
The
Mid Ulster MLA was speaking after Ulster Bank announced which 11 branches
and sub-offices across the north are to close. ..more |
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15th January
2013
McGlone
Criticises DSD Underspend on New Build Housing
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has
criticised the Social Development Minister after it was revealed that
£15million of the department’s budget earmarked for new-build housing had
been returned to the Department of Finance...more |
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15th January
2013
McGlone:
Prompt model of payment to sub-contractors and suppliers essential
SDLP
Economic spokesperson and chair of the All Party Group on Construction Patsy
McGlone has meet with representatives from the construction industry at
Stormont today. Mr McGlone who is also Chair of the Enterprise, Trade
and Investment Committee said: “I was delighted to have the opportunity to
meet with representatives from the Construction Industry at Stormont today
who have been hard hit in the past number of months. The pressures on the
industry have often had a ripple-effect on sub-contractors and suppliers
which has been hard for many small businesses and families. ..more |
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13th January
2013
McGlone:
Violence hampering NI’s global economic contribution
SDLP
Chairman of the Assembly Enterprise, Trade and Investment Committee, Patsy
McGlone, has said that the economic impact of flag-related violence on the
North is affecting our standing on a global scale. The
Mid Ulster MLA said: “We are already getting the first indications of how
local businesses, particularly small businesses, are suffering from the
outbursts seen on our streets. ..more
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9th January
2013
McGlone:
Flag protests seriously jeopardising jobs
SDLP Chair of the Assembly Enterprise,
Trade and Investment Committee Patsy McGlone has backed Northern Ireland CBI
chair Ian Coulter’s assertion that the ongoing flag protests are seriously
jeopardising jobs and the local economy...more |
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9th January
2013
McGlone
welcomes Desertcreat planning permission
SDLP Enterprise Trade and Investment
spokesperson Patsy McGlone has warmly welcomed news from Environment
Minister Alex Attwood that he has given the green light to the construction
of a new combined Police, Fire and Prison Officer training college at
Desertcreat, near Cookstown...more |
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7th January
2013
SDLP McGlone
confirms 'sinister threat' sent in post
SDLP
Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has confirmed that a suspicious package found
by staff at the Post Office’s sorting office in Mallusk contained a 9mm
bullet with a sympathy card containing his name and picture.
Mr
McGlone said whoever sent the sinister threat were “faceless fascists” who
would not deter him from continuing to represent the people of Mid Ulster on
issues affecting their daily lives. ..more |
2012
December
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18th December
2012
McGlone
welcomes investment in renewables
SDLP
MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone has welcomed plans by NIE to invest £44
million to facilitate renewable wind generation. Mr McGlone who is
Chair of the Enterprise, Trade and Investment Committee was speaking after
the Utility Regulator signalled its intention to approve the investment
plans ...more |
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18th December
2012
McGlone
Tribute to Paddy Heron
The SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone has paid tribute to Paddy Heron, who died recently following a long
illness...more |
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12th December
2012
Marie Stopes
Must Stay within Existing Legislative and Regulative Boundaries - McGlone
SDLP
Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has warned the Marie Stopes International
Clinic in Belfast that they must work within the existing legislative and
regulative boundaries in Northern Ireland.
Mr
McGlone said, “Any sexual health and pregnancy service operating in this
region must work within the existing legislative and regulative boundaries
in this jurisdiction. The Marie Stopes International Clinic in Belfast will
be no exception. ..more |
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12th December
2012
McGlone
Calls for Calm over Provocative Flag-Flying
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has called for calm after an upsurge in
provocative flag-flying in the Mid Ulster area. The SDLP MLA was speaking
after a large number of flags appeared in Mid Ulster towns after Belfast
City Council voted to restrict the flying of the Union flag at council
properties...more |
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12th December
2012
McGlone
Welcomes HSE Farm Safety Action Plan
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has
welcomed the launch of the farm safety campaign by the Health and Safety
Executive for Northern Ireland. The Mid Ulster MLA, who chairs the Assembly
Committee for Enterprise, Trade and Investment, was speaking following a
recent briefing of the committee by representatives of the Health and Safety
Executive...more |
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12th December
2012
McGlone
Welcomes Proposed Planning Fee Reduction
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has
welcomed a proposed reduction in planning fee for applications that are
submitted after the five year expiry date of a previous planning approval.
The proposal was revealed by the Minister of the Environment in an Assembly
written answer to a question from the Mid Ulster MLA...more |
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6th December
2012
McGlone:
Green Investment Bank holds promise for local businesses
SDLP
MLA Patsy McGlone has welcomed remarks made by the Chief Executive of Invest
Northern Ireland, Alastair Hamilton during a committee meeting at Stormont
today. Mr McGlone who is Chair of the Enterprise, Trade and Investment
Committee said: “I asked Alastair Hamilton at a meeting of the DETI
committee today to ensure that Invest Northern Ireland would look at the
opportunities for business development which could arise from the Green
Investment Bank which he has agreed to do. ..more |
November
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29th November
2012
McGlone:
Initiative can help explore alternatives for poultry litter disposal and
support agri-food
SDLP
MLA Patsy McGlone has urged the Executive to lend their support to the Small
Business Research Initiative (“SBRI”).
“The
SBRI uses public sector procurement to drive innovation. The Technology
Strategy Board, which promotes the initiative, informed the Committee that
the purpose of the SBRI is twofold. Firstly, finding solutions to the
challenges faced by government through innovative technology. And, secondly,
driving economic growth through innovation in industry. ..more |
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26th November
2012
McGlone:
Potential of Small Business Research Initiative needs unlocked
SDLP
MLA Patsy McGlone has called for sustainable alternatives to the practice of
spreading poultry litter on local agricultural land.
Mr
McGlone who is the chair of the DETI committee was speaking following an
announcement from DETI and DARD of a SBRI competition for utilisation of
poultry litter. ..more |
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23rd November
2012
McGlone:
Boost Hospitality and Construction sectors by reducing VAT
SDLP
MLA Patsy McGlone has called for a lower rate of VAT for the Hospitality and
Construction industries. Mr McGlone who is Chair of the Enterprise, Trade
and Investment Committee said:
“Lowering the VAT rate for both the Hospitality and Construction industries
would support these sectors at a difficult time and has the real potential
to create jobs. ..more |
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20th November
2012
McGlone:
Small Businesses must reap rewards of rate relief scheme
SDLP
Economy spokesperson Patsy McGlone has given a cautious welcome to a
response he received from Sammy Wilson, Minister of Finance and Personnel in
relation to the small businesses rate relief scheme.
Mr
McGlone said: “In this current economic climate small businesses are
vulnerable and any reduction in rate payments is to be welcome. There has
been up until now a lack of clear direction as to how the proposed Small
Business Rate Relief (SBRR) scheme would be implemented and its remit. ..more |
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14th November
2012
McGlone
quizzes Executive on late payments to local firms
SDLP
Economic Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has called on Government Departments to
act urgently to ensure swift payment to construction workers involved in
public sector projects.
Mr
McGlone said: “According to the Finance Minister, some 60% of construction
work in the north at the moment is on public sector infrastructure projects.
Many local contractors and sub-contractors, like those affected by Patton’s,
are working hard to complete these projects on and ahead of time. ..more |
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12th November
2012
MCGLONE:
GREEN NEW DEAL COULD KICKSTART CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
SDLP
economy spokesperson Patsy McGlone has said the construction industry would
be hugely benefited by the Executive’s implementation of a Green New Deal.
The Mid Ulster MLA will speak during an SDLP led motion on construction in
the Assembly on Monday. ..more |
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9th November
2012
MCGLONE:
MINISTER MUST ENGAGE WITH “THE GATHERING” TO BOOST NORTH'S TOURISM INDUSTRY
SDLP
Economy Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has urged the Minister for Enterprise,
Trade and Investment to participate fully in “The Gathering” initiative
launched earlier this year by the Irish Government. Mr McGlone was speaking
at the SDLP party conference in Armagh today: “Minister Foster is faced with
a clear choice when it comes to “The Gathering” initiative which was
launched earlier this year by the Irish Government. She can either embrace
its full potential to boost our tourism industry or she can let this
opportunity pass us by. ..more |
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2nd November
2012
McGlone
Condemns Prison Officer Murder
SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has
condemned the murder of Prison Officer David Black as a “callous and
pointless act of violence”. Mr Black, from Cookstown, was driving to work
along the M1 when he was attacked...more |
October
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23rd October
2012
McGlone:
Agri-Food Sector Growth Slowed by Lack of Finance
SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has highlighted concerns among the
agri-food sector about finance and the reluctance of local banks to lend for
investment in the sector. Mr McGlone chaired a recent meeting of the
Assembly Committee for Enterprise, Trade and Investment which heard evidence
of the problems from Tony O'Neill, chair of the Agri-Food Strategy Board...more |
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19th October
2012
McGlone
Welcomes Justice Committee Marie Stopes Request
SDLP Stormont Justice Committee member
Patsy McGlone has said he welcomes the approach of the Stormont Justice
Committee in requesting Marie Stopes appears before it to report how it
intends to comply with the law in relation to abortion here...more |
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16th October
2012
McGlone:
Essential to keep housing benefit system intact
SDLP
Mid-Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has said that it is essential that current
arrangements for housing benefit are preserved intact. Mr McGlone was
speaking during the debate on the second stage of the Welfare Reform Bill
and raised concerns about the proposed removal of the option to have housing
benefit paid directly to social landlords. ..more |
September
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26th September
2012
McGlone
Calls for Intervention on Water Bills
SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has
called on the Regional Development Minister to intervene on NI Water’s
reclassification of ‘test’ water meters. The Mid Ulster MLA’s call came
after a number of households in the constituency received bills in excess of
£3,000....more
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21st September
2012
MCGLONE
READY TO GET TO WORK ON ECONOMY
The SDLP’s Patsy McGlone has spoken of his
determination to get straight to work on revitalising the North’s economy as
he takes on the role of Chairman of Stormont’s Enterprise, Trade and
Investment Committee...more
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12th September
2012
McGlone
Welcomes Resumption of Water Mains Replacement
SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has
welcomed confirmation from NI Water of the resumption of work to replace the
water mains at Killymuck Road, Ballinderry. The work had been rescheduled
from March this year and is due to restart later this month...more
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August
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31st August
2012
MCGLONE
PROBES BONUS CULTURE AT NIE AFTER REVELATION THAT CUSTOMERS ARE OVERCHARGED
SDLP Economy spokesperson Patsy McGlone has
welcomed proposals from the Utility Regulator which could see consumer’s
making savings of 1% on their electricity bills.
The Mid Ulster MLA was speaking after the
Utility Regulator published his draft determination on Northern Ireland
Electricity’s (NIE) T&D’s capitalisation practice. ..more
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6th August
2012
McGlone
Urges Local Banks to Access Funding For Lending Scheme
SDLP spokesperson on the Economy, Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone, has urged
local banks to make full use of the Bank of England’s Funding for Lending
scheme. The Mid Ulster MLA has written to the Chief Executives of Ulster
Bank, Bank of Ireland, First Trust, Northern Bank and Santander seeking
details of their plans to utilise the £80 billion lending scheme which came
into operation at the start of August...more
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6th August
2012
McGlone
Meets Senior Ulster Bank Officials Over System Failure
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has met with senior Ulster Bank officials
to emphasise the need for clarity on their proposals to reimburse Ulster
Bank customers following the failure of the bank’s computer system. Mr
McGlone met John Cairnduff, Ulster Bank Corporate Affairs manager, Nigel
Walsh, West Regional Director, and Mark McKelvey Area Manager of Retail
Banking, at vhis Cookstown office. He was accompanied in the meeting by
Cookstown SDLP Councillor Tony Quinn and the SDLP representative for Drum
Manor, Maria Cleary McGuffin....more
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July
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31st July
2012
McGlone
Welcomes New Local SDLP Representatives
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has welcomed a new team of local party
representatives in Mid Ulster. The local representatives are a new
initiative by the party leader, Alasdair McDonnell. In the Cookstown and
Magherafelt areas there are three new local representatives; Martin Kearney
in Moyola, Maria Cleary-McGuffin in Drum Manor, and Malachy Quinn in
Torrent. They met recently with local SDLP councillors to discuss the work
ahead....more
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31st July
2012
McGlone
Criticises Poor Organisation of Triathlon Event
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone and Councillor Christine McFlynn have
criticised the organisers of a triathlon along the Loughshore last weekend.
Mr McGlone said, “Local residents are very angry at the triathlon club who
organised the event along the Loughshore at the weekend. There was no
consultation with the local community and no information provided about what
they were planning or when it would occur...more
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24th July
2012
McGlone:
Horror at state of Hollywell Hospital
SDLP Mid-Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has described his horror at discovering
serious dilapidation in the fabric of Holywell Hospital in Antrim during a
visit over the weekend.
Mr McGlone visited the mental health facility with Cllr Kate Lagan as a
follow-up to prior visits over the last six months, when they first noted
problems...more
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6th July
2012
McGlone Asks
Minister to Consider Alternative Payment Method for Benefits
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has asked
the Social Development Minister about alternative arrangements for the
payment of benefits for claimants who use Ulster Bank. The priority Assembly
question was submitted as the Ulster Bank debacle moved into its third week
without any resolution in sight...more
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5th
July
2012
McGlone
Questions Minister on Holy Family PS & Rainey New-Build
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone questioned the Education Minister on the
absence of a decision on a school new-build for Holy Family Primary School
and Rainey Endowed in Magherafelt. The Mid Ulster MLA tabled the Assembly
questions after the minister announced a list of 13 new school builds in the
primary and post-primary sectors that did not include the Holy Family
Primary School or Rainey Endowed...more
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5th
July
2012
McGlone
Questions Minister on Tyrone Schools New-Build Decisions
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has questioned the Education Minister on
the absence of a commitment to new builds for Holy Trinity College,
Cookstown and Edendork Primary School, Dungannon. The Mid Ulster MLA raised
the issue of the new-builds in the Assembly following the announcement of a
limited list of 13 new school builds in the primary and post-primary
sectors...more
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4th
July
2012
McGlone
Raises Concern at Pressure on Family Fund
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has raised concern at the pressure on the
Family Fund following funding cuts to the programme. Mr McGlone accompanied
a group of parents of disabled children to a meeting with the Health
Minister last week to discuss the problem. The Family Fund is a registered
charity that provides practical help to families with severely disabled
children under the age of 16. Although in Northern Ireland the Fund received
the same amount of funding in 2012/13 as it did in 2011/12, this is a
reduction of 11.25% from the level of funding in 2010/11...more
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4th
July
2012
SDLP Concern
at Number of Accidents at Keightley’s Corner
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has raised concern at the high number of
accidents occurring at Keightley’s Corner, near Ballyronan. Mr McGlone and
local SDLP Councillor Christine McFlynn both attended the scene of the most
recent accident, on Thursday night, when the police and the ambulance
service were required...more
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June
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26th June
2012
McGlone
Chairs North-South Discussion at SDLP Economic Conference
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone chaired a discussion on North-South
Co-operation at the successful ‘Job Creation and the Island Economy’
Conference at the Armagh City Hotel on 21 June. The conference focused on
four main themes, Recovery and Renewal, Island Growth Clusters, North-South,
Tourism and Construction. The invited speakers at the well-attended
discussion on North-South co-operation included Dan O’Brien, Economics
Correspondent at the Irish Times, Sean O’Driscoll of Glen Dimplex, and Aidan
Gough from InterTradeIreland...more
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20th June
2012
McGlone
Calls for Independent Sentencing Guidelines Council
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has called for the establishment of an
independent Sentencing Guidelines Council as promised in the 2010
Hillsborough Agreement. The call came as the Assembly debated a motion that
“this Assembly, in light of the sentences handed down to those responsible
for the murder of Constable Stephen Carroll, calls for a review of
sentencing for the murder of PSNI officers”. The SDLP tabled an amendment to
the motion calling “for the establishment of an independent sentencing
guidelines council for Northern Ireland”, but it was defeated in the
chamber...more
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20th June
2012
McGlone:
Proposed New Antrim Emergency Department ‘Two Years Too Late’
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has given a cautious welcome to the
unveiling of the proposed design of the new Emergency Department at Antrim
Area Hospital. The department is not due to be open until Spring 2013.
Mr McGlone said, “The proposed new Emergency Department at Antrim Area
Hospital will certainly be a welcome improvement to the facilities currently
available. It ticks all the boxes required of a modern state-of-the-art
emergency department. But it is at least two years too late..more
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20th June
2012
Assembly
Approves ETI Committee Recommendations on R&D
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has endorsed the recommendations of the
Assembly’s Enterprise Trade and Investment [ETI] Committee report into
developing the Northern Ireland economy through innovation, research and
development. Mr McGlone, who is a member of the committee, took part in a
recent Assembly debate where the report was approved, and the Assembly
called on the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, and the
Executive, to implement its recommendations...more
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13th June
2012
SDLP Mid
Ulster Hear Concerns over Green New Deal
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has thanked the NI Green New Deal Group
for their presentation to the SDLP Mid Ulster Constituency Council. John
Woods, of the Green New Deal Group, led the presentation at the
well-attended meeting and answered questions from those present. The Green
New Deal is an ambitious plan to revive the economy through job creation
while building a sustainable energy network and tackling fuel poverty...more
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13th June
2012
McGlone
Welcomes Carry-over of Desertcreat £20million Under-spend
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has welcomed a commitment from senior
Justice Department officials that a £20million under-spend on the Police
College at Desertcreat will be carried forward for use on the project this
year. The under-spend in 2011/12 was revealed in figures presented to the
Assembly’s Committee for Justice on Thursday 7th June. Mr McGlone is a
member of the Committee....more
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