All of Mr Matthew O'Toole’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any (i) meetings she has had; and (ii) briefings she has received in relation to the activities of Intertrade UK.
To ask the Minister for the Economy whether she, or her predecessor, (i) has requested any official briefings; and (ii) held any meetings in relation to consumer financial services in Northern Ireland.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether he has any plans to improve (i) signage; and (ii) access at Belfast City Airport for those seeking to use Sydenham train station.
Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. I thank everyone who participated in the debate. It has been thought-provoking and colourful, which is always fun. I have never experienced a situation like this. Clearly, in opposition, we are winning friends and influencing people. A succession of people got up to slag us off and then…
For information, the general definition that is used by Hospitality Ulster is that it applies to accommodation and food, so it would not apply to alcohol-only pubs, for example.
I am grateful to the Member for giving me the opportunity. He will note that the motion is careful. It does not say that we should definitely cut that tax. As an Opposition, we have been consistent, unlike the Executive parties, in providing costings. The motion says that we should look at whether devolving VAT for…
I thank my colleague for giving way. Does she agree that it is slightly surprising and really disappointing that some in the Chamber are trying almost to downplay or deflect the seriousness of the crisis that we face and prolong it by calling for more reviews? We have two things: a crisis in one of the biggest…
I am pleased to make a winding-up speech on the motion. It feels a little strange, because we had a break for Question Time during which we had a substantial discussion on the various priorities that Ministers and all Members have. I will reflect on a few of the comments made by Members, and I will, hopefully, secure…
Another element of the 'Farming — On Life Support' report was the reflection that the Going for Growth strategy was environmentally hugely destructive and that it worked against small family farms to the advantage of large corporations. Will he confirm that no official in his Department is working to deliver outcomes…
I welcome the deputy First Minister's clarity. She said, "Very shortly". She will appreciate that I asked the question of the Executive Office in February and received the answer a couple of weeks ago that we would be kept informed of the process. I ask that it is expedited and that there is clarity before the summer…
We could spend all day talking about your definition of "pace", deputy First Minister. It might not be quite the same kind of pace that we saw at the North West 200 at the weekend, by all appearances. Since the debate that we have just been having on the Opposition day motion is about publishing either a Programme for…
I beg to move Today is our third Opposition day. We intend to use it to focus on delivery, but, before I move on to my substantive remarks, I wish Conor Murphy well. He has temporarily stepped down from his role as Economy Minister, and I think that all of us will wish him a speedy recovery and hope to see him back at…
Mr O'Toole asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister when an Irish Language Commissioner will be appointed, given that the theme of the Opposition day is delivery.
To ask the Minister of Justice (i) whether her Department has any plans to review the rehabilitation period for those with a conviction; and (ii) when these convictions will be considered spent.
To ask the Minister of Finance to detail her Department's estimates in relation to the unallocated funding to be released at June monitoring, including, but not limited to, (i) funds released from the establishment of the Public Service Transformation Board; (ii) funds released from increased Barnett consequentials…
To ask the Minister of Education, pursuant to AQW 11309/22-27, whether the decision to not proceed with previously agreed allocations to integrated schools, and to spend the non ring-fenced £150 million elsewhere, was agreed in the Executive.
To ask the Minister for the Economy for her assessment of the proposed policy of securing United States of America immigration pre-clearance services at Belfast International Airport.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the timeline for the installation of a pedestrian crossing on Knockbreda Road, Belfast, to facilitate Belfast City Council opening the pedestrian gate into Cherryvale Playing Fields.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether his Department is progressing plans for a Green New Deal for Northern Ireland.
To ask the Minister for Communities, further to the Office of National Statistics figures published in April 2024 which state that average rents have increased by 10.1 per cent in the last year, to outline the action he is taking to support private renters.
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether they raised human rights concerns during their meeting with Chinese Ambassador Zheng Zeguang in May 2024.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) the guidance his Department has issued to post-primary schools about the use of smart phones (a) on school grounds; and (b) in classrooms; and (ii) any plans to add to this guidance.