Patsy McGlone MLA

McGlone: Reform’s attack on Irish shows what a Farage future means for the North

SDLP Irish Language Spokesperson Patsy McGlone MLA has condemned proposals from Reform UK that would effectively criminalise the use of Irish on election materials, saying they expose the party's ignorance of Northern Ireland and offer a stark warning about the direction of politics at Westminster under Nigel Farage. Reform UK has tabled an amendment to the Representation of the People Bill that would restrict election publications to English or Welsh only....

McGlone: Reform’s attack on Irish shows what a Farage future means for the North SDLP Irish Language Spokesperson Patsy McGlone MLA has condemned proposals from Reform UK that would effectively criminalise the use of Irish on election materials, saying they expose the party& #82…

McGlone calls for focus on hate crime legislation

SDLP Opposition Justice Spokesperson Patsy McGlone MLA has said the Executive and Minister need to focus on hate crime legislation. He was speaking after a racist display at a bonfire in Moygashel. Mr McGlone has advocated strongly to strengthen the hate crime element in the upcoming Sentencing Bill. Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone said, "If we ever needed a reminder of this place’s failure to properly tackle hate crime it was the disgraceful racist display we saw atop the Moygashel bonfire....

McGlone calls for focus on hate crime legislation SDLP Opposition Justice Spokesperson Patsy McGlone MLA has said the Executive and Minister need to focus on hate crime legislation. He was speaking after a racist display at a bonfire in Moygashel.…

McGlone welcomes support for new police powers to tackle scramblers and e-scooters

SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has welcomed Assembly support for new police powers to tackle scramblers and e-scooters engaging in anti-social behaviour. The amendment to the Justice Bill was proposed by the SDLP, with support from the DUP and Alliance Party. The amendment would allow police to seize vehicles causing alarm, distress or annoyance without first having to issue a warning....

McGlone welcomes support for new police powers to tackle scramblers and e-scooters SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has welcomed Assembly support for new police powers to tackle scramblers and e-scooters engaging in anti-social behaviour. The amendment to the Justice Bill was pr…

McGlone raises need for tougher hate crime legislation

SDLP Opposition Justice Spokesperson Patsy McGlone MLA has raised the need for tougher hate crime legislation at Stormont. He was speaking during evidence from the Human Rights Commission on the Criminal Justice (Sentencing) Bill at the Justice Committee on Thursday. Mr McGlone raised the issue in the context of racist disorder witnessed across the North in recent days. Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone said, “During the disorder of recent days we have seen families driven from their homes – children as young as two months burnt out, a nurse attacked while travelling to work and communities left living in fear....

McGlone raises need for tougher hate crime legislation SDLP Opposition Justice Spokesperson Patsy McGlone MLA has raised the need for tougher hate crime legislation at Stormont. He was speaking during evidence from the Human Rights Commission on the Cr…

McGlone pays tribute to Frank McGuigan

SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has paid tribute to former Tyrone GAA legend Frank McGuigan following his passing. Patsy McGlone said, “Frank McGuigan was one of Tyrone’s greatest ever sons, with many accolades to his name. His name has become synonymous with brilliance and pride and a symbol of possibility for his county. His legendary performance in the 1984 Ulster final remains etched into the memory of Irish sports and he inspired countless young people....

McGlone pays tribute to Frank McGuigan SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has paid tribute to former Tyrone GAA legend Frank McGuigan following his passing. Patsy McGlone said, “Frank McGuigan was one of Tyrone’s greatest ever sons, with…

McGlone Welcomes Launch of NIFHA Creating Sustainable Communities Report

SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone attended the launch of the “Creating Sustainable Communities” report at the Assembly this week. “Creating Sustainable Communities” is a NI Federation of Housing Associations research report on social housing in the North. Speaking afterwards, Mr McGlone said, “Providing a roof over our heads is one of the most important things in life. “Figures from last year show that over 49,000 people were on the Housing Executive’s waiting list for housing, with around 1,400 in Mid Ulster, and a significant percentage of those had been waiting for over 5 years for a home....

McGlone Welcomes Launch of NIFHA Creating Sustainable Communities Report SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone attended the launch of the “Creating Sustainable Communities” report at the Assembly this week. “Creating Sustainable Communities” is a NI Federation of Housin…

Addressing the Legacy of the Past

Transcript of the speech by SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, in the NI Assembly on Tuesday 19th May 2026. Official Assembly Hansard Report 19 May 2026 "I welcome the opportunity to set out the SDLP's position on addressing the legacy of the past. Our position will not be a surprise to anyone, as we are among the few who have been consistent throughout the decades when dealing with past....

Addressing the Legacy of the Past Transcript of the speech by SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, in the NI Assembly on Tuesday 19th May 2026. Official Assembly Hansard Report 19 May 2026 “I welcome the opportunity to set…

SDLP brings forward amendment to give police greater powers to seize scramblers and e-scooters

The SDLP is bringing forward an amendment to legislation to give police greater powers to seize scramblers and e-scooters being used in a dangerous or anti-social manner. The amendment to the Justice Bill would allow police to seize vehicles causing alarm, distress or annoyance without first having to issue a warning. SDLP Opposition Justice Spokesperson Patsy McGlone MLA said, “For years communities across the North have dealt with the misuse of scramblers being driven dangerously on roads, pathways and green spaces, causing serious disruption and, in some cases, contributing to tragic loss of life....

SDLP brings forward amendment to give police greater powers to seize scramblers and e-scooters The SDLP is bringing forward an amendment to legislation to give police greater powers to seize scramblers and e-scooters being used in a dangerous or anti-social manner. The amendment to the Justi…

McGlone Calls for Fairer System of NIE Connection Charges

SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone has welcomed the announcement of a date for the publication of the Review of NIE Connection Charges. In the Assembly today the Economy Minister confirmed that the Review of NIE Connection Charges is expected to be published in June this year. Speaking after the announcement on Tuesday, Mr McGlone said, “Following questions I previously raised with the Economy Minister, on the socialisation of NIE network upgrade costs and the connection charging framework, the Minister confirmed in the Assembly today that the review is now expected to be published in June....

McGlone Calls for Fairer System of NIE Connection Charges SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone has welcomed the announcement of a date for the publication of the Review of NIE Connection Charges. In the Assembly today the Economy Minister confirmed that …

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 series of serious concerns about the operation of the ICRIR and further evidence that its structures and governance are not fit for purpose....

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 …