Debate contribution: Courts: Delayed Cases

Debate contribution by Mr Matthew O'Toole on 19 October 2026.

MLA: Mr Matthew O'Toole
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 19 October 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Courts: Delayed Cases
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5795843

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Minister, it is clear that that work is a priority, and the transformation funding reflects that. As you just said, however, collaboration among partners, including the legal profession, is critical to getting waiting times down. Further to questions asked earlier, is it a problem that your relationship with the Criminal Bar Association appears to have completely broken down? Barristers are critical to improving timings in the justice system.

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 4133/22-27.

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