Debate contribution: Stormont Institutions: Reform

Debate contribution by Mr Matthew O'Toole on 27 April 2026.

MLA: Mr Matthew O'Toole
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 27 April 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Stormont Institutions: Reform
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5508382

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It may not be a matter for the Executive Office, but it is a matter for this place, so, although I appreciate your indicating a rhetorical commitment to moving forward that agenda, the public out there will be somewhat sceptical. We are 20 years on from the St Andrews Agreement, in which the DUP and Sinn Féin, along with the British Government, undermined core principles of how this place works. We are two years on from the restoration of the institutions, yet there has been no progress made on the A5 or on Casement Park. The Executive cannot even set a Budget. As I said, I welcome the fact that there is now a rhetorical commitment to reform, but will you tell us what reform you want to see happen to make this place work? I say that because it is not working.

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 2271/22-27.

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