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.
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. During Question Time just past, I engaged with the Minister to seek clarification on the North/South interconnector. The Department that granted planning permission is, of course, the Department for Infrastructure, but it is it clear that her Department supports and is a key delivery…
Minister, I am really confused. You have said on multiple occasions from that lectern that you think that the North/South interconnector needs to be undergrounded. I am on the Department's website, which makes it clear that the planning permission that your Department sought is for an overground North/South…
Thank you very much, Mr Speaker, for accepting this Matter of the Day. I want to double-check that I have five minutes to make an opening statement. Is that correct? Thank you. Yesterday, the UK Government launched their White Paper on immigration reform. It marked a step change in their approach to immigration in a…
To ask the Minister of Justice, pursuant to AQW 24415/22-27, whether she intends to bring forward any policy proposals to address Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation in Northern Ireland.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail: (i) how many Full-Time Equivalent staff are working on the TransformED programme; and (ii) the cost of these staff.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether the Environmental Governance Review Panel has provided an interim report to his Department.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the Rethinking Our Resources: Measures for Climate Action and a Circular Economy in NI Consultation.
I thank the Minister for giving way. Is the upshot of what the Minister is saying that he cannot produce any strategy until there is complete agreement on all aspects? If the Minister is willing to clarify, that would be helpful. He seemed to indicate that there is not consensus on certain aspects of the panel's…
I had not initially planned to speak, but, having heard my colleague Sinéad McLaughlin and others, I will give my reflections on this important subject, given the level of public interest. I have spoken before on the issue, but it is important that we all speak up when we get the opportunity. I welcome the fact that…
I appreciate the Member's giving way. He talked about the importance of having a sexual orientation and gender equality strategy but also seemed, effectively, to endorse the DUP amendment, which removes the compulsion to produce that strategy, as it just says that the Minister will continue to work on the strategy.
I am keen to understand, Minister. Clearly, it is a comprehensive and ambitious plan that you have set out, and one that you have been working on for some time. Has it been discussed in detail at the Executive? If so, did all parties' Ministers agree to it?
Deputy First Minister, people here, particularly young people, want more than endless rows over signs and statues. Do you think that you and the First Minister, given all the money that you have spent on travel, are providing value for money for the Northern Ireland public?
Deputy First Minister, I appreciate that you have secured agreement to a Programme for Government and a Budget. Those are the bare minimum that any Government should do. Most people who watch politics here have seen your party, probably with the acquiescence of your main partner in government, Sinn Féin, delivering…
Notwithstanding the outcome of the court case, which is a court case and needs to be understood and acknowledged, will you, as deputy First Minister, make any attempt to reach out specifically to people in the trans community — ordinary trans people, including those who are having an event upstairs in the Building…
Mr O'Toole asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister, after acknowledging the deputy First Minister's earlier remarks, in which she mentioned the importance of showcasing and visiting things, and the fact that, along with the First Minister, she has made a habit of visiting places — she mentioned North…
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the current provision for parenteral nutrition for adults including (i) the number of specialist (a) nurses; (b) consultants; (c) pharmacists; and (d) dietitians, currently employed; and (ii) whether this aligns with the British Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition…
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the current provision for parenteral nutrition in paediatrics including (i) the number of specialist (a) nurses; (b) consultants; (c) pharmacists; and (d) dietitians, currently employed; and (ii) whether this aligns with the British Association for Parenteral and Enteral…
To ask the Minister of Finance to confirm whether he held any discussions with the Economy Minister on the issue of University funding prior to Wednesday 7 May 2025.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department will reduce the speed limit on the Saintfield Road, between the junction of Mealough Road and Carryduff roundabout.
Extension of Committee Stage: Deaths, Still-Births and Baby Loss Bill (NIA Bill 13/22-27) That, in accordance with Standing Order 33 (4), the period referred to in Standing Order 33 (2) be extended to 1 October 2025 in relation to the Committee Stage of the Deaths, Still-Births and Baby Loss Bill.
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail how much funding has been provided by the Executive Office to Ballymac Friendship Centre, in each of the past five years.