Debate contribution: UK COVID Inquiry Report: Findings

Debate contribution by Mr Matthew O'Toole on 8 December 2025.

MLA: Mr Matthew O'Toole
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 8 December 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: UK COVID Inquiry Report: Findings
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5284587

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Speaking of collaboration rather than division, deputy First Minister, the Hallett inquiry/COVID inquiry was scathing about the two big parties, particularly your party's use of cross-community vetoes to block public health measures. You were a special adviser in TEO at that point: were you involved? Did you support and advocate the use of those cross-community vetoes? Do you stand by them now? If not, do you agree that the inquiry has illustrated the need for fundamental reform of how this place works?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 2838/22-27.

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