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 of Justice, pursuant to AQW 24415/22-27, whether she has sought any further information on the Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation Taskforce or had any engagement with the Minister of Finance on the matter.
To ask the Minister of Finance to detail the number of permanent secretary grade officials being paid by his Department, in the absence of having any substantive role.
Victims and witnesses of crime want their trials to happen. At the minute, lots of trials cannot happen because of the strike. Weeks ago, you received the independent accelerated review, which you talked up, but you do not seem to have taken action to finally bring the strike to an end. When will it be possible to…
Change on these Islands That this Assembly notes the outcome of the recent elections in Britain; expresses concern at the rise of right-wing populism embodied by Reform UK; believes that a Reform UK-led government would be hugely damaging for people living here as well as British-Irish relations; further notes recent…
Unfortunately, I was not here for all of the debate. I do not oppose the idea of having an additional railway halt, but, given that the Sydenham halt is already there, could the airport, with the support of the Department, not pursue a quick win through having better signage and providing better access for people to…
Would the Deputy Chair of the Committee that I chair agree — I think that there is a degree of cross-party agreement on this — that there is frustration that the open-book exercise has not been published and that the "Dear Accounting Officer" letter that was sent to permanent secretaries has not been disclosed to the…
I thank the Minister for giving way. This is a genuine point of information. You may be coming to it, Minister, but, in case I miss my opportunity to ask, is there a specific timeline? Is there a meeting coming up with the Treasury soon? When can we expect to hear more about live conversations that are taking place on…
Minister, forgive me, but I am slightly confused about your position. Your answer seemed to indicate that it is not part of the Department's eastern transport plan, but you also seem to be saying, "but you never know". Can you be clear: do you support the commissioning of a feasibility study? That would be helpful for…
You talk about democratic choice, but do you accept that, were Nigel Farage to become Prime Minister — a large number of people here clearly do not want — Members of your party may chunter about that. They never learn their lesson. A decade after flirting with right-wing English nationalism, here we are again. Do you…
Deputy First Minister, you are very keen to talk up your desire to sell Northern Ireland, and, from your social media, one would believe that you are the only Minister who tries to sell the place. That seems to be your self-definition. However, you have just said that you and the First Minister clearly cannot agree on…
Thank you, Madam Principal Deputy Speaker. I am pleased to be able to speak to the Finance Committee's detailed scrutiny of the draft Budget, which was published earlier this year. I will speak largely in my capacity as Chairman of the Committee and will then make a few remarks in a party capacity afterwards. Members…
I am pleased to be able to move the motion today. First of all, the Committee welcomes the Bill. In bringing the motion, we are clear that we regard 13 November 2026 as a limit rather than a target. Indeed, with several recent Bills, the Committee has proved itself able to rigorously scrutinise legislation…
Last week's election results indicated something that has been clear for at least a decade and can, in fact, be dated specifically to June 2016 and the Brexit vote: the destabilisation of the UK state, which is significantly and radically poorer, less influential and less stable than it was before that date. Many of…
Mr O'Toole asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether they rejoice like Paul Frew at the rise of Reform because, as of last week, Nigel Farage — a charlatan who recorded an "Up the 'RA" video for a few bob; a man who said that he admired Vladimir Putin — is now the most likely winner of the next UK…
FlaggedConstitutional question, Brexit, the Windsor Framework and sovereigntyCriteria met: Identity framing, Controversy escalation.
Fire Prevention Regulations at Waste Management Sites To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what assessment he has made of compliance with fire prevention regulations and guidance at waste management sites following the major fire at a recycling facility in Carryduff.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any assessment he has made of compliance with fire prevention regulations and guidance at waste management sites following the major fire at a recycling facility in Carryduff.
Strengthening Homecare Provision - Amendment 2 Leave out all after ‘unmet care;’ and insert: 'and calls on the Minister of Finance to ring-fence funding for the introduction of the real Living Wage for social care workers as part of an agreed multi-year budget.’
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she is considering special circumstances for residents' parking zones, in areas with a high concentration of houses in multiple occupation.