Debate contribution: Public Trust in Stormont

Debate contribution by Mr Matthew O'Toole on 21 September 2026.

MLA: Mr Matthew O'Toole
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 21 September 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Public Trust in Stormont
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5742153

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I am not being negative. I am not deflecting from the obstruction by the DUP, which does exist, or the financial challenges, which do exist. Challenges exist for all Governments, but my job as leader of the Opposition is to hold you and the Executive collectively responsible. In 2022, very clear promises were made, but they have not been met. Not a yard of the A5 scheme has been built. There is no sign of a ball being kicked at Casement Park. We are six months into the financial year with no Budget. Public-sector workers have no idea whether they will get a pay rise, but they see people here about to get yet another pay rise.

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 2591/22-27.

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