All of Mr Timothy Gaston’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 First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail (i) the number of applicants for the post of Irish Language Commissioner; (ii) the number of people shortlisted; and (iii) the basis on which candidates were (a) excluded; and (b) advanced at each stage.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the locations of the three public events referenced in his ministerial statement on the outcome of the review of environmental governance in Northern Ireland on 4 November 2025.
I welcome the original motion tabled by the Alliance Party and the amendment tabled by the DUP. Both recognise the seriousness of what has unfolded, the need for full transparency and the absolute necessity of a statutory public inquiry into the cervical screening scandal in the Southern Trust and, now, beyond. I…
The Ulster Farmers' Union's vote of no confidence last week is a damning indictment of the Department and its Minister. During Mr Muir's time in office, he has delivered a flawed nutrients action programme (NAP) consultation, delivered inadequate progress in combating bovine TB, allowed continued delays in planning…
Minister, in your interview this morning and again this afternoon, you have rightly highlighted the fact that a delegation from Fermanagh and Omagh District Council was visiting China last week. Does the Minister have any concerns about the relationship between the Executive and the Chinese Government?
I was going to raise the issue that a previous commissioner would not investigate Committee Chairs. Previously, you took great offence when I talked about the McMonagle sex scandal that happened in the Building —
The role of the Commissioner for Standards is important, and the commissioner should be an independent person who makes sure that all MLAs and Ministers are held to the same standards, which should apply equally across the House. That is a unique role that should not be surrendered to anyone else. If Stephen Wright…
I rise this afternoon to follow up what we have heard about the response to last week's cross-party trip to Israel. Of all the places where lectures on human rights and terror can be delivered, this Chamber has zero credibility; it should be the last place where such comments are made. Of all the people who can…
FlaggedLegacy of the Troubles, victims and paramilitarismCriteria met: Identity framing, Dog-whistle messaging, Controversy escalation.
Catherine Connolly's recent election as president of the Irish Republic is no great leap forward for an all Ireland, as some may try to portray it; indeed, it is quite the opposite. Ms Connolly's election is, in fact, a disaster for anyone promoting an all Ireland. She will be a toxic and divisive figure. She…
FlaggedSectarianism, hate crime and community relationsCriteria met: Identity framing, Sectarian or communal antagonism, Cultural grievance politics, Dog-whistle messaging, Controversy escalation.
I welcome the acquittal of the veteran known as "Soldier F". There are fundamental questions of why the veteran was put through that ordeal, given the self-evident failings of the evidence. The first decision taken by the Public Prosecution Service to decline prosecution was, as the verdict demonstrates, correct. The…
FlaggedLegacy of the Troubles, victims and paramilitarismCriteria met: Dog-whistle messaging.
UFU: DAERA Vote of No Confidence To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, in light of the Ulster Farmers’ Union unanimous vote of no confidence in his Department, to outline the steps he will take to restore confidence in his Department’s leadership.
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail the recruitment process used for the appointment of the Irish Language Commissioner, including (i) the criteria applied; (ii) who approved the criteria; and (iii) how merit was assessed.
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail the funding allocated to victims groups in each of the last ten years, broken down by group.
To ask the Minister for Communities, in light of his oral ministerial statement on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO), and given the differential and inconsistent approaches adopted by local councils in relation to HMO licences and investigation and enforcement, whether he will exercise his powers under section 117…
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of occasions where a patient has had to lie on the floor in a hospital setting in each of the last 12 months, broken down by hospital.