Matthew O'Toole

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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

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

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

Tue, 27 May, 2025

Stormont Opposition Leader Matthew O’Toole was speaking after the arrest of two protesters on suspicion of criminal damage.
Speaker tells minister to offer ‘facts not opinions’ when addressing Assembly

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

Tue, 13 May, 2025

Edwin Poots said comments by Caoimhe Archibald in relation to the north south interconnector were not ‘appropriate’.
December date pencilled in for Stormont vote on post-Brexit trade arrangements

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

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Members are likely to vote on a majority basis to continue with the contentious rules and regulations that govern trade between the region and GB.
Outcome of US election matters to Northern Ireland – O’Toole

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

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

Stormont Opposition leader Matthew O’Toole paid tribute to the role of previous US administrations in Ireland.
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.

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