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.
I am intrigued. I am not the Bill sponsor, but there is real merit in its being brought before the Assembly. The Member talks about influence and people being able to abuse a system, as he sees it. The truth is that there is no system at all at the minute. Does he understand that there are flags across this city and…
Deputy First Minister, you did not answer my question. The Opposition have said that we support the Executive's efforts to secure more money, but, in refusing to set a Budget, you are pushing public services into crisis. Public servants have contacted me about the real-world consequences across health and education —…
Thank you, Mr Speaker. First, I wish to add my sincere condolences to those expressed about Mr Stephen Walker, who was an extraordinary journalist, a very decent and kind man and someone who will be greatly missed in our public life and in politics here. There is universal feeling for him and his family.
Deputy First Minister, I welcome some of the warm words that you have said today, but in all the engagements that I have had with ethnic minority and newcomer communities since the appalling racist riots of June, I have heard that they feel let down by the response of the First Minister and the deputy First Minister,…
Mr O'Toole asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister, after noting that, as the Assembly returns after the summer break, there is extraordinary fear among the public that it simply cannot or will not deliver, that it is defined by dysfunction and division and that, although we are nearly six months into the…
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) how the boundaries of Sure Start areas are determined; (ii) how frequently these boundaries are reviewed; and (iii) whether parents can provide input into decisions relating to Sure Start provision.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any engagement her Department has had with other bodies, regarding the relocation of Forge Integrated Primary School.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps he is taking to support community-based support organisations such as Eating Disorders Association NI and Beat.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps he will take in the 2022-27 Assembly mandate to improve early intervention pathways for those with eating disorders.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any steps his Department is taking to address air pollution in South Belfast.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any discussions he has had with (i) Cricket Ireland; and (ii) Sport NI, regarding Ireland's decision to play a series of One Day International cricket matches with the Afghanistan men's team, given the country is under Taliban control.
Building on the Success of the Fleadh That this Assembly affirms that the 2026 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann was a resounding success for Belfast and the wider region, showcasing world-class culture and hospitality; commends Belfast City Council, the Executive departments and agencies involved in making it a success, as…
Agreement on a Budget That this Assembly expresses deep concern at the Executive’s failure to agree a Budget; notes Pivotal’s recent assessment that the absence of a Budget is a serious failure which is damaging public services and preventing effective planning, investment and reform; acknowledges that analysis by the…
Artificial Intelligence Strategy That this Assembly recognises that the climate crisis is already impacting communities, public services and the economy; welcomes the Executive Office consultation on the draft Northern Ireland Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy; further recognises the significant potential benefits…