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Mr Timothy Gaston: Assembly records
All of Mr Timothy Gaston’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not qualifying, uncertain or not yet analysed.
Minister, with the nutrients action programme (NAP) consultation now closed, will you outline whether you require Executive approval before the recommendations can be implemented?
We all know what sort of armed forces Michelle O'Neill has sworn allegiance to. Given this morning's revelation that her Provisional IRA was a factor in the Chief Constable's decision to surrender the Garvaghy Road, does Ms O'Neill believe that she will still be in office come Wednesday to attend the Committee, or…
On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. We have heard it be confirmed in court this morning that the "feelings" of the Provisional IRA were a factor in the Chief Constable's request to ban the Drumcree parade. How can the Assembly be said to function as a democratic body when one of its parties, namely Sinn Féin, has…
I begin by paying tribute to victim A and victim B. Their courage, tenacity and resolve saw one of the most powerful people in Northern Ireland finally brought to justice. I cannot begin to comprehend the fear, anxiety and sleepless nights that Donaldson inflicted on those young victims, both at an early age when…
On a point of order, Madam Principal Deputy Speaker. I have been called some names in the Chamber today, but I put on record that I do like "Reverend Gaston", so when you are responding, it is "Reverend Gaston".
There is an old proverb that says, "Time proves all things", and, my oh my, when one looks back at the St Andrews Agreement, is that not the truth? Consider what was said about the St Andrews Agreement and how it was mis-sold to unionists. Twenty years ago to this very day, the then DUP leader, Dr Paisley, issued a…
Thank you very much, Mr Speaker. We have heard a lot of hot air in the debate from the Benches to my left and certainly from Sinn Féin MLAs who say that they cannot live with or abide an Orangeman about the place. What they have spoken about is some parallel universe that they live in where reality and perception do…
I beg to move Thank you very much, Mr Speaker. Northern Ireland is at a crossroads. As the public watch on to see what happens in the House tonight, it will be a defining moment for confidence in the Executive. If we cast our minds back to the events in Portadown over the past number of weeks, we see that, ultimately,…
Many landowners along the A5 still passionately object to the project. They may even regard the court's judgement today as morally wrong. Will the Minister support any objector who defies that court ruling and blocks the work from taking place? Is that not the lesson that objectors can draw from the First Minister of…
What we witnessed this morning was not the first time that Andrew Muir scurried away from scrutiny. It was not the first time that he ran away and turned his back on the industry. That is why Mr Muir, who no doubt sits in his office, watching from afar, will be known as the worst Minister ever to have held the brief…
A number of weeks ago, I asked the lawless Finance Minister what funding formula he needs to ensure that all current services can run in Northern Ireland, and I ask the question again. Minister, what is the fair, sustainable funding model for which you are holding out, or is it the case that building your new Ireland…
The Parades Commission issued a determination that has been upheld by the courts not once but twice. Ms O'Neill, you, along with your bedfellow, the IRA chief of staff, encouraged people to illegally block the Garvaghy Road to defy the court's determination. It is clear that you are the First Minister of lawlessness.…
Any of its promises should be treated with the contempt that they deserve. Pat Sheehan sits there smiling and smirking away. I hope that that smile gets wiped off your face when this place crumbles.
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. What we see unfolding here is a farce. The First Minister has been on the run from TEO Committee, and now she has confirmed that she is not going to come before it until the end of October. She is on the run from the Assembly, and, although she has given an assurance that she will be…
On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. Under Standing Order 16, I move that the Assembly do now adjourn the debate for a period of seven days. I do so on the basis that, although we are discussing the lawfulness of things under the Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill, we cannot challenge the lawlessness of…
Thank you very much, Mr Kingston, for your input. Indeed, going back to some of the comments that I have made on the verses referenced, if a pastor or a minister takes said person to First Corinthians and talks them through it, they might not be saying, "You need to change your way", but First Corinthians quite openly…