Mr Matthew O'Toole

Title: Mr
Official Last Name: O'Toole
Official First Name: Matthew
Usual First Name: Matthew
Party: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Constituency: South Belfast


PartyRolePeriod
Social Democratic and Labour PartyParty Member05/05/2022 - Present
Social Democratic and Labour PartyParty Member11/01/2020 - 27/03/2022


DateConstituencyDesignation
11/01/2020South BelfastNationalist, Replaced Ms C Hanna
13/05/2022South BelfastNationalist, Re-elected


PeriodPositionOffice/Committee
28/05/2024 - PresentCommittee MemberAssembly and Executive Review Committee
06/02/2024 - PresentCommittee ChairCommittee for Finance
06/02/2024 - PresentCommittee MemberChairpersons' Liaison Group
12/02/2024 - 28/05/2024Committee MemberCommittee on Procedures
18/10/2021 - 27/03/2022Committee Deputy ChairCommittee for the Economy
08/06/2021 - 16/06/2021Committee MemberConcurrent Committee of the Committee for the Executive Office, Committee for Finance and Committee for the Economy
19/05/2020 - 18/10/2021Committee MemberPublic Accounts Committee
31/03/2020 - 28/03/2022Committee MemberAd Hoc Committee on the COVID-19 Response
20/01/2020 - 28/03/2022Committee MemberCommittee for Finance


PeriodPositionAll Party Group
26/03/2025 - PresentAssembly Party Group MemberAll-Party Group on Food to Go
06/10/2023 - PresentAssembly Party Group MemberAll-Party Group on Climate Action
27/06/2023 - PresentAssembly Party Group MemberAll-Party Group on Arts
24/10/2022 - PresentAssembly Party Group MemberAll-Party Group on Stroke
11/07/2022 - PresentAssembly Party Group MemberAll-Party Group on Further and Higher Education
28/06/2022 - PresentAssembly Party Group MemberAll-Party Group on MS and Neurology
27/06/2022 - PresentAssembly Party Group MemberAll-Party Group on Built Environment
24/06/2022 - PresentAssembly Party Group MemberAll-Party Group on Animal Welfare
20/06/2022 - PresentAssembly Party Group MemberAll-Party Group on Addiction and Dual Diagnosis
16/06/2022 - PresentAssembly Party Group MemberAll-Party Group on Early Education and Childcare
01/07/2022 - 26/06/2023Assembly Party Group TreasurerAll-Party Group on Arts
01/07/2022 - 11/09/2024Assembly Party Group MemberAll-Party Group on Fairtrade
30/06/2022 - 19/03/2025Assembly Party Group ChairpersonAll-Party Group on Press Freedom and Media Sustainability
06/06/2022 - 15/05/2023Assembly Party Group MemberAll-Party Group on Disability
08/06/2021 - 27/03/2022Assembly Party Group MemberAll-Party Group on MS and Neurology
18/02/2021 - 27/03/2022Assembly Party Group MemberAll-Party Group on Community Pharmacy
26/01/2021 - 27/03/2022Assembly Party Group TreasurerAll-Party Group on Arts
20/01/2021 - 27/03/2022Assembly Party Group ChairpersonAll-Party Group on Press Freedom and Media Sustainability

Room: TBC
Address: Parliament Buildings
Townland: Ballymiscaw
Ward: Stormont
Town: Belfast
Post Code: BT4 3XX
Email: matthew.otoole@mla.niassembly.gov.uk


Address 1: 30 UNIVERSITY STREET
Address 2:
Address 3:
Townland: MALONE LOWER
Ward:
Town: BELFAST
Post Code: BT7 1FZ
Phone: 028 9023 3344
Fax:
Email: matthew.otoole@mla.niassembly.gov.uk

The Member's interests are currently being updated.

Note: [R] indicates a registered declaration of interest
Ref NoMemberQuestionTabledStatus
AQW 29996/22-27 Mr Matthew O'Toole
(SDLP - South Belfast) 		To ask the Minister of Finance to detail whether his Department asked if the £51 million in Financial Transactions Capital underspend for 2024-25 could be (i) added to the funding awarded for Casement Park; or (ii) used for other stadia projects. [Priority Written]

+ Display Answer 		04/07/2025 Answered on 23/07/2025
AQW 29995/22-27 Mr Matthew O'Toole
(SDLP - South Belfast) 		To ask the Minister of Education to detail what metrics will be used to measure the success of the upcoming phone-free pilot in schools.

+ Display Answer 		04/07/2025 Answered on 16/07/2025
AQW 29994/22-27 Mr Matthew O'Toole
(SDLP - South Belfast) 		To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail whether the Deputy First Minister’s attendance at the Royal Box at Wimbledon on 2 July 2025 was in her official capacity as a Minister.

+ Display Answer 		04/07/2025 Answered on 28/07/2025
AQW 29993/22-27 Mr Matthew O'Toole
(SDLP - South Belfast) 		To ask the Minister of Health to detail whether his Department has carried out any engagement with charities that did not receive Core Grant Funding last year regarding the upcoming Core Grant Funding Scheme 2025-26 and the application process.

+ Display Answer 		04/07/2025 Answered on 21/07/2025
AQW 29992/22-27 Mr Matthew O'Toole
(SDLP - South Belfast) 		To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department has had any contact with Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council in relation to the Carryduff Greenaway project.

+ Display Answer 		04/07/2025 Answered on 10/07/2025
AQW 29889/22-27 Mr Matthew O'Toole
(SDLP - South Belfast) 		To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any mitigations his Department is pursuing to safeguard those living with disabilities, in light of the recent vote in the House of Commons to reform Personal Independence Payments and Universal Credit. [Priority Written]

+ Display Answer 		03/07/2025 Answered on 18/07/2025
AQW 29888/22-27 Mr Matthew O'Toole
(SDLP - South Belfast) 		To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline what legal advice she received on potential grounds for appeal of the High Court ruling on the incapability of the planned A5 Western Transport Corridor scheme with the Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022.

+ Display Answer 		03/07/2025 Answered on 21/07/2025
AQW 29887/22-27 Mr Matthew O'Toole
(SDLP - South Belfast) 		To ask the Minister for the Economy whether her Department will be engaging with the upcoming UK Government's review into the parental leave and pay system.

+ Display Answer 		03/07/2025 Answered on 16/07/2025
AQW 29886/22-27 Mr Matthew O'Toole
(SDLP - South Belfast) 		To ask the Minister of Education to detail the number of children on the waiting list for a Statement of Special Educational Needs at the end of the academic year (i) 2020-2021; (ii) 2021-2022; (iii) 2022-2023; (iv) 2023-2024; and (v) 2024-2025.

+ Display Answer 		03/07/2025 Answered on 08/07/2025
AQW 29885/22-27 Mr Matthew O'Toole
(SDLP - South Belfast) 		To ask the Minister of Finance to outline the estimated collective value of all properties owned by the Northern Ireland Civil Service that are currently vacant or unused.

+ Display Answer 		03/07/2025 Answered on 24/07/2025
  
Plenary Item TitleItemTabled AsTabled DatePlenary Date
Public DisorderUrgent Oral QuestionMLA - South Belfast23/06/2025 
Attack on Belfast Islamic CentreMatters of the DayMLA - South Belfast22/06/2025 
Ministerial Code of ConductUrgent Oral QuestionMLA - South Belfast16/06/2025 
Criminal Justice Response to Recent DisorderUrgent Oral QuestionMLA - South Belfast16/06/2025 
TEO Response to Public DisorderUrgent Oral QuestionMLA - South Belfast16/06/2025 
Fiscal Council Sustainability ReportUrgent Oral QuestionMLA - South Belfast10/06/2025 
Journalist Safety ReportUrgent Oral QuestionMLA - South Belfast09/06/2025 
Opposing Plans for the Nutrients Action Programme 2026-2029 - Amendment 1Motion AmendmentMLA - South Belfast06/06/2025 
Justice and the Rule of LawMotionMLA - South Belfast03/06/202517/06/2025
A Moratorium on Mineral LicensingMotionMLA - South Belfast03/06/202517/06/2025
Valuing the ArtsMotionMLA - South Belfast03/06/202517/06/2025
Housing and the Programme for GovernmentMotionMLA - South Belfast03/06/202517/06/2025
Protest arrests Matters of the DayMLA - South Belfast27/05/2025 
Review of Sentencing GuidelinesUrgent Oral QuestionMLA - South Belfast27/05/2025 
Additional Funding for North South Bodies - Amendment 1Motion AmendmentMLA - South Belfast22/05/202527/05/2025
The Cost of Doing BusinessMotionMLA - South Belfast20/05/202502/06/2025
A European Future for Northern IrelandMotionMLA - South Belfast20/05/202502/06/2025
Improving Safety at School Bus StopsMotionMLA - South Belfast20/05/202502/06/2025
Addressing the Impact of Illegal Immigration in Northern Ireland - Amendment 1Motion AmendmentMLA - South Belfast16/05/202520/05/2025
The Impact of the Proposed UK Immigration Reforms on Northern Ireland Matters of the DayMLA - South Belfast13/05/202513/05/2025
Extension of Committee Stage: Deaths, Still-Births and Baby Loss Bill (NIA Bill 13/22-27)MotionCommittee Chair08/05/202519/05/2025
Tackling the Impact of Online Harms on Young People (Revised Wording)MotionMLA - South Belfast29/04/202513/05/2025
NI Water Funding and GovernanceMotionMLA - South Belfast08/04/202529/04/2025
Establishment of an Infrastructure CommissionMotionMLA - South Belfast08/04/202529/04/2025
Increasing Fiscal DevolutionMotionMLA - South Belfast08/04/202529/04/2025
Pedestrianisation of Hill Street, BelfastAdjournment DebateMLA - South Belfast07/04/202506/05/2025
Reports on the 2025-26 Draft Budget MotionCommittee Chair28/03/202508/04/2025
Impact of the 2024 Autumn Budget StatementMotionCommittee Chair18/03/202508/04/2025
The Green Energy Transition MotionMLA - South Belfast11/03/202524/03/2025
Ambulance HandoversMotionMLA - South Belfast11/03/202524/03/2025
Funding for ChildcareMotionMLA - South Belfast11/03/202524/03/2025
Paramilitary Groups Transition from Violence and Crime - Amendment 5Motion AmendmentMLA - South Belfast06/03/2025 
North West Transport MotionMLA - South Belfast18/02/202504/03/2025
Establishing a Dedicated Treatment and Recovery Centre in the North WestMotionMLA - South Belfast18/02/202504/03/2025
Job Creation and Cross-Border Co-operation in the North WestMotionMLA - South Belfast18/02/202504/03/2025
Barnett ConsequentialsUrgent Oral QuestionMLA - South Belfast10/02/2025 
Hospitality VAT Harmonisation - Amendment 2Motion AmendmentMLA - South Belfast06/02/2025 
Death of Michael LongleyMatters of the DayMLA - South Belfast23/01/2025 
Impact of the Universal Credit Five-Week Wait MotionMLA - South Belfast21/01/202511/02/2025
Towards a Shared Island MotionMLA - South Belfast21/01/202503/02/2025
Support for First-Time BuyersMotionMLA - South Belfast21/01/202503/02/2025
Enhancing Accountability and Trust in Government (Revised Wording)MotionMLA - South Belfast21/01/202503/02/2025
Fixing the Health CrisisMotionMLA - South Belfast21/01/202503/02/2025
Unlocking Funding for Childcare Providers - Amendment 1Motion AmendmentMLA - South Belfast17/01/202521/01/2025
Gender-Responsive Budgeting MotionMLA - South Belfast06/01/202514/01/2025
Relationships and Sexuality Education and Healthy Young Adult RelationshipsMotionMLA - South Belfast06/01/202514/01/2025
Tackling Online Violence Against Women and GirlsMotionMLA - South Belfast06/01/202514/01/2025
Ending Violence Against Women and GirlsMotionMLA - South Belfast06/01/202514/01/2025
Traffic Congestion: Belfast City CentreUrgent Oral QuestionMLA - South Belfast09/12/202409/12/2024
Executive Legislation Programme 2024Urgent Oral QuestionMLA - South Belfast09/12/2024 
Democratic Consent ResolutionMotionMLA - South Belfast02/12/202410/12/2024
United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Revised Wording) - Amendment 2Motion AmendmentMLA - South Belfast21/11/202425/11/2024
All-Island Rail FaresMotionMLA - South Belfast19/11/202403/12/2024
Protecting Farming Families Following the Autumn Budget 2024 - Amendment 3Motion AmendmentMLA - South Belfast15/11/2024 
Belfast City Centre DerelictionMotionMLA - South Belfast05/11/202418/11/2024
Universal, Affordable Child-centred Childcare MotionMLA - South Belfast05/11/202418/11/2024
Future EU Relationship MotionMLA - South Belfast05/11/202418/11/2024
Breaches of the Ministerial Code of ConductMotionMLA - South Belfast05/11/202418/11/2024
Criminal Bar Association Strike Urgent Oral QuestionMLA - South Belfast04/11/2024 
Rejuvenating our High Streets and Town Centres (Revised Wording) - Amendment 1Motion AmendmentMLA - South Belfast24/10/202404/11/2024
Implementation of RHI Inquiry recommendationsMotionMLA - South Belfast15/10/202405/11/2024
First Minister's Recent StatementsUrgent Oral QuestionMLA - South Belfast07/10/2024 
Failure to Produce a River Basin Management Plan MotionMLA - South Belfast01/10/202415/10/2024
Declaration of a Housing EmergencyMotionMLA - South Belfast01/10/202415/10/2024
Tackling ParamilitarismMotionMLA - South Belfast01/10/202415/10/2024
Budget Sustainability PlanUrgent Oral QuestionMLA - South Belfast01/10/2024 
Mental Health Provision in Northern IrelandMotionMLA - South Belfast17/09/202430/09/2024
Reinstatement of Community and Voluntary FundingMotionMLA - South Belfast17/09/202430/09/2024
Cross-departmental Co-operation on Children’s Mental HealthMotionMLA - South Belfast17/09/202430/09/2024
City and Growth DealsUrgent Oral QuestionMLA - South Belfast13/09/2024 
Dynamic Pricing - Amendment 1Motion AmendmentMLA - South Belfast12/09/2024 
Great Britain to Northern Ireland Trade - Amendment 1Motion AmendmentMLA - South Belfast12/09/2024 
  
Vote SubjectDivision Date Member Voted
End Israeli Impunity in Gaza [Mrs Sinéad Ennis]24/06/2025AYE
-#1 End Israeli Impunity in Gaza - Amendment 1: Motion Amendment 1 [Mr Doug Beattie MC]24/06/2025NO
-#1 Housing and the Programme for Government - Amendment 1: Motion Amendment 1 [Mr Andy Allen MBE]17/06/2025NO
Opposing Plans for the Nutrients Action Programme 2026-2029 [Miss Michelle McIlveen]10/06/2025NO
A European Future for Northern Ireland [Mr Matthew O'Toole]02/06/2025AYE
-#1 A European Future for Northern Ireland - Amendment 1: Motion Amendment 1 [Mr David Honeyford]02/06/2025NO
Additional Funding for North South Bodies [Ms Emma Sheerin]27/05/2025AYE
-#1 Additional Funding for North South Bodies - Amendment 1: Motion Amendment 1 [Mr Matthew O'Toole]27/05/2025AYE
-#1 Addressing the Impact of Illegal Immigration in Northern Ireland - Amendment 1: Motion Amendment20/05/2025AYE
Decolonisation of Museum Collections and Repatriation of Artefacts [Miss Nicola Brogan]20/05/2025AYE
-#1 Decolonisation of Museum Collections and Repatriation of Artefacts - Amendment 1: Motion Amendme20/05/2025NO
Addressing the Impact of Illegal Immigration in Northern Ireland20/05/2025AYE
Budget 2025-26 [Minister of Finance - Department of Finance]19/05/2025NO
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia [Ms Kellie Armstrong]12/05/2025AYE
-#1 International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia - Amendment 1: Motion Amendment12/05/2025NO
Voting Rights for the Election of the President of Ireland [Mrs Sinéad Ennis]06/05/2025AYE
Increasing Fiscal Devolution [Mr Matthew O'Toole]29/04/2025AYE
The draft Northern Ireland Climate Commissioner Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025 [First Minister 08/04/2025AYE
-#2 Social Security Reform and Economic Inactivity - Amendment 2: Motion Amendment 2 [Mr Maurice Bra01/04/2025NO
Housebuilding on Public Land [Mr Mark Durkan]31/03/2025AYE
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