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 rise to speak about what is a modest change to the law to increase stakes in bingo halls and other premises where gambling takes place. It is worth saying that I am not opposed to gambling and gaming. In fact, over the Christmas break, I won a few quid on the King George VI Chase, the big race that happens on Boxing…
Thank you, deputy First Minister, for that statement. This is, indeed, the most vital of subjects and this is an appropriate forum in which to discuss it. You did not mention, however, that Northern Ireland has been a laggard compared with all the other regions. We have a carbon budget, which was passed by the…
Mr O'Toole asked the Minister of Finance whether she will provide a multi-year Budget to address long-term challenges and, if so, when, given that one of her officials gave evidence to the Finance Committee some weeks ago that her Department is doing a long-term scoping exercise on five-year budgeting plans, and given…
To ask the Minister of Finance to detail (i) the number of sick days lost in the Northern Ireland Civil Service in each of the last ten years; and (ii) the Northern Ireland Civil Service workforce in each of the last ten years.
To ask the Minister of Education, pursuant to AQW 18089/22-27, to detail (i) the proportion of the overall £314 million capital investment that remains to be allocated; and (ii) whether it will be ring-fenced for future budgets.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether he will initiate an awareness raising campaign on the public health impacts of burning solid fuel and air pollution as recommended by the Domestic Burning in Northern Ireland Winter 2024-25 report from Asthma and Lung UK.
On a point of order, Madam Principal Deputy Speaker. Having spent a chunk of time voting on that vital motion about nappy recycling and collection, I wonder whether a Minister will come forward to update us on what practical actions will follow. The public who are watching will want to know what practical policies…
Madam Principal Deputy Speaker, I am not changing the subject. In relation to waste disposal and his ability to deliver it through the Executive, have the Minister or his colleagues brought forward a specific proposal on reform to the Executive and sought to get it into the Programme for Government?
I should preface my remarks on the motion by saying that it is a very important subject. It is an important subject because it affects parents and people who care for young children and also people who use the other forms of recyclable sanitary or medical products that were listed by the proposer of the motion. I am…
Minister, are you seriously telling us that you think that the funding model is grand? You seem to be saying that it is about finding odds and sods in January monitoring rounds, with tens of millions here and there. Important though that is, that is no model for the long-term funding of our waste water infrastructure.…
I join you, First Minister, in commending the first responders — NIE staff, engineers and people who were out all weekend helping to get us back to normal after an unprecedented storm. You talked about the team that is operating that involves the Department for Communities. How is that being coordinated centrally? It…
Minister, in your answer to Paula Bradshaw, you talked about the statistics for South Belfast. Are you, your Department and the Education Authority actively looking at the huge increase in housing that we will see in South Belfast? On the stretch up the Saintfield Road to Four Winds, Newtownbreda and Carryduff,…
Fixing the Health Crisis That this Assembly regrets that, since the restoration of the Assembly, challenges facing our health service have worsened, with extensive waiting times, an escalating mental health crisis, and severe workforce shortages; acknowledges that these pressures are not solely due to a lack of…
Enhancing Accountability and Trust in Government (Revised Wording) That this Assembly acknowledges that the Executive has lasted for one year, but affirms that simply existing is not enough; notes with regret the findings of the Life in the UK Report 2024, that Northern Ireland experiences the lowest levels of…
Support for First-Time Buyers That this Assembly expresses regret that, since the restoration of the Assembly, the challenges facing first-time buyers have intensified, with rising house prices and rental costs creating significant barriers for prospective homeowners; acknowledges the limited provisions within the…
Towards a Shared Island That this Assembly recognises the transformative potential of cross-border cooperation on the island of Ireland; expresses regret that, due to political dysfunction, the North South Ministerial Council has not lived up to its potential in supporting cross-border cooperation; notes the range of…
Impact of the Universal Credit Five-Week Wait That this Assembly expresses regret that over 349,000 people are living in poverty; recognises that social welfare payments play an important role in helping people cope with financial difficulties; outlines its concern that over 71,000 households will be affected by the…
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any discussions he has had with Translink to (i) review the pricing structure of parking at stations that are frequently used as park and ride facilities; and (ii) reduce the cost of parking at train stations, such as Lanyon Place, that are used as park and ride…