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Matthew O'Toole

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‘I do not believe I have done anything worthy of an apology’ – Lyons

‘I do not believe I have done anything worthy of an apology’ – Lyons

The Communities Minister has been accused of ‘poor judgment’ over a social media post hours before Larne Leisure Centre was attacked.

Lyons should consider his position over social media post – Michelle O’Neill

Lyons should consider his position over social media post – Michelle O’Neill

Mr Lyons has faced criticism over a social media post about the location of migrant families who fled their homes.

Irish unity vote only route for Northern Ireland to rejoin EU – O’Toole

Irish unity vote only route for Northern Ireland to rejoin EU – O’Toole

The SDLP Stormont leader was speaking ahead of an opposition motion in the Assembly, nine years on from the 2016 Brexit referendum.

MLAs discuss arrest of Palestine activists for allegedly putting stickers on bank ATM

MLAs discuss arrest of Palestine activists for allegedly putting stickers on bank ATM

Speaker tells minister to offer ‘facts not opinions’ when addressing Assembly

Speaker tells minister to offer ‘facts not opinions’ when addressing Assembly

December date pencilled in for Stormont vote on post-Brexit trade arrangements

December date pencilled in for Stormont vote on post-Brexit trade arrangements

Outcome of US election matters to Northern Ireland – O’Toole

Outcome of US election matters to Northern Ireland – O’Toole

Policy meetings with active paramilitaries should not be facilitated – O’Neill

Policy meetings with active paramilitaries should not be facilitated – O’Neill

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

The First Minister’s comments came amid an ongoing controversy over the decision of two DUP ministers to meet the Loyalist Communities Council.

Givan hits back over meetings with group linked to loyalist paramilitaries

Givan hits back over meetings with group linked to loyalist paramilitaries

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

The Education Minister accused other parties of ‘hypocrisy’ over their criticism of his meetings with the Loyalist Communities Council.

Sinn Féin press officers resign after giving references for ex-colleague who later admitted sex offences

Sinn Féin press officers resign after giving references for ex-colleague who later admitted sex offences

Mon, 30 Sep, 2024

SDLP MLA Matthew O’Toole said it was a ‘serious situation’ and indicated he would be seeking further answers from the republican party.

Claire Hanna set to become next leader of SDLP

Claire Hanna set to become next leader of SDLP

Fri, 06 Sep, 2024

The nationalist party confirmed Ms Hanna was the only declared candidate to succeed Colum Eastwood.

Claire Hanna confirms bid to seek SDLP leadership

Claire Hanna confirms bid to seek SDLP leadership

Sun, 01 Sep, 2024

Colum Eastwood announced on Thursday he is to step down as leader after nine years in charge of the party.

Matthew O’Toole backs Claire Hanna to take over as SDLP leader

Matthew O’Toole backs Claire Hanna to take over as SDLP leader

Fri, 30 Aug, 2024

Colum Eastwood will stand down at the party’s conference in October.

Motion on extension of EU law to Northern Ireland defeated at Stormont

Motion on extension of EU law to Northern Ireland defeated at Stormont

Tue, 19 Mar, 2024

The DUP introduced the applicability motion at Stormont

First vote in Stormont on introducing EU law a ‘significant moment’

First vote in Stormont on introducing EU law a ‘significant moment’

Tue, 19 Mar, 2024

Sinn Féin described a motion brought by the DUP as a ‘sham fight’

DUP attempt to block new EU law a 'stunt'

DUP attempt to block new EU law a 'stunt'

Mon, 18 Mar, 2024

The unionist party is to use an applicability motion at Stormont on Tuesday to allow the Northern Ireland Assembly to vote on a new EU regulation.