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 savings made by Executive department's since the match funding obligations, under the European Social Fund, came to an end in 2023.
To ask the Minister of Justice whether she will provide funding for alley gates, to reduce levels of anti-social behaviour in the Baroda Street area, Belfast.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail (i) when a draft Order will be laid in the Assembly, to give effect to the 2022 final recommendations of the Local Government Boundaries Commissioner; and (ii) whether this will be with modifications.
I am obviously not a representative for the very scenic and wonderful constituency of Strangford, but I know it pretty well. I grew up just across the lough on the Lecale peninsula, and I know the A20 road pretty well. I have engaged with my colleague Councillor Joe Boyle, who works, as other representatives do, on…
I thank the Minister for giving way in the spirit of debate, given that it is the Executive's two-year anniversary. There is a bit of a debate about the accountability of Civil Service leadership and, in particular, the head of the Civil Service. Minister, I appreciate you engaging in the debate today. The Minister of…
The SDLP supports the motion, and I am pleased to speak on it. I speak as someone who was a civil servant for many years of my career, not in Northern Ireland but across the water. Let me say at the outset that I have talked about this and, in a sense, campaigned on it a bit since I became a politician in the North,…
First, happy anniversary, Minister. I was remiss in not wishing you a happy one-year anniversary. I enjoy holding you to account, and I enjoy the back and forth with you. The motion that he talked about that stands in the Opposition's name is no longer proceeding, a little bit like the LCM on the Public Office…
Thank you for that answer, Minister. I am slightly concerned that there is a motion in your name in the provisional Order Paper for next week, asking for legislative consent for the Public Office (Accountability) Bill. That is notwithstanding the fact that there are real concerns that there are carve-outs for MI5 and…
Minister, I do not think that Christianity is under assault in schools in Northern Ireland. I am not sure that any serious or objective scrutiny of our education system would bear that out. Lots of parents who either are not particularly religious or are non-religious entirely feel that it is often quite difficult for…
Mr O'Toole asked the Minister of Finance, having acknowledged that the U-turn performed on rates valuation, particularly for the hospitality sector, was welcome, whatever the Highway Code advises and however planned or otherwise it was, but having pointed out that most people will suggest that the situation could have…
Delivery of a 24/7 Thrombectomy Service That this Assembly notes that thrombectomy is a proven, life-changing stroke treatment which, when delivered promptly, reduces death and disability and delivers significant long-term savings for health and social care services; regrets that access to thrombectomy in Northern…
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any support his Department has provided to Colin Glen Forest Park, over the last 12 months.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the number of social housing grant applications, in terms of number of schemes, and number of units, submitted by Housing Associations for construction of homes in (i) Belfast City Council (ii) Lisburn City & Castlereagh City Council (iii) Antrim & Newtownabbey Council &…
Deputy First Minister, I appreciate your effort in trying to defend the record of the Executive, but the truth is that your party and Sinn Féin spend most of your time at one another's throats. You are shaking your head, but it is true. Do you want to go out on to the Newtownards Road, the Falls Road, the Shankill…
Deputy First Minister, I strongly support Civil Service reform, and it is remarkable that you talk about Civil Service reform when you and your party cannot even confirm that you will agree a multi-year Budget. I stand up and criticise the Finance Minister regularly; I did it earlier today. Surely, you and your party…
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I raise a point of order about the remarks that the Minister made to my colleague, Justin McNulty. I am the last person to run to the teacher. I ask for no quarter and give no quarter in my role as leader of the Opposition, but that relates strictly to the political and the…
Minister, because of the unfilled potholes on our roads — your colleague the Infrastructure Minister will, hopefully, be filling those in — lots of motorists in Northern Ireland are having to swerve. You have had to perform a full-blown U-turn, Minister, despite last week coming to the Chamber and arrogantly…
Mr O'Toole asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister, after noting that the public in Northern Ireland are scundered at the performance of the Executive and that, although it would be two years tomorrow since the First Minister and deputy First Minister took office, a poll published in the past week showed…
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any steps her Department is taking to prevent and address flooding in the Stockman’s Lane area, Belfast.
To ask the Minister of Education whether his department will consider a review of the SEAG Transfer Test, exploring alternatives that prioritise fairness, transparency, and the wellbeing of pupils.