Debate contribution: Open Border

Debate contribution by Mr Matthew O'Toole on 29 April 2024.

MLA: Mr Matthew O'Toole
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 29 April 2024
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Open Border
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4486095

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First Minister, I specifically asked you about the phrase "open borders". That is important because our parties have fought for a long time to have the most open border on this island for goods and people. If you agree with that, why is your party leadership using a hard-right dog whistle to talk about open borders? Is that not, for the sake of a few votes, emboldening those who want to create a hard border on the island for reasons including to make life more difficult for vulnerable people?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 221/22-27.

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