Matthew O’Toole
IrelandpoliticianMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Matthew O’Toole is the leader of the Stormont Opposition and a prominent member of the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) in Northern Ireland. He has been actively involved in Northern Irish politics, advocating for social justice, economic development, and improved public services. Recently, he criticized the Stormont Executive's first Programme for Government in over a decade, describing it as 'remarkably vague' and expressing concerns over the lack of clear targets, particularly regarding the pressing issue of long waiting lists in the healthcare system.
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Matthew O’Toole MLA is leader of the opposition in the Northern Ireland Assembly.
What would a radical alternative look like for this island? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-01
Matthew O’Toole is one of the grandchildren of Brian O’Toole.
Nations school and university co-founder Brian O’Toole has died
Guyana· 2026-01-12
Matthew O'Toole is the SDLP’s Assembly leader who has complained about Alliance's neutrality.
Why are the parties of Northern Ireland’s centre at each other’s throats? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-11
Matthew O'Toole, an assembly member for the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) and leader of the opposition, said Givan was 'outsourcing responsibility for the budget to other parties'.
Education minister labels AI speech accusation a 'cheap shot'
United Kingdom· 2025-09-16
Matthew O'Toole is the SDLP’s assembly leader and a former Downing Street civil servant.
An orange-green split is looming over Lough Neagh – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-12
The leader of the opposition in the Northern Ireland Assembly, SDLP MLA Matthew O’Toole, said he would refer the Communities Minister to the standards commission.
Police come under attack for fourth night in Northern Ireland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-13
The leader of the opposition in the Northern Ireland Assembly SDLP MLA Matthew O’Toole said he would refer the Communities Minister to the standards commission.
Young victim of alleged sexual assault ‘further traumatised’ by Ballymena rioting, says PSNI chief – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-12Matthew O’Toole, the SDLP and opposition leader, stated he would refer Lyons to the standards commission.
Northern Ireland minister rejects call to resign as political unity over riots cracks | Northern IrelandUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-12
SDLP MLA Matthew O’Toole said he would refer Mr Lyons to the standards commission following the fire.
Three teenagers charged with riot in Ballymena while leisure centre set alight in Larne in third night of violence – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-12
Matthew O'Toole, the leader of the opposition in the Northern Ireland Assembly, said he would refer Lyons to the standards commissioner over his comments.
Fire at Larne leisure centre as violence erupts for third nightUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-12
SLDP MLA Matthew O’Toole said he would refer Mr Lyons to the standards commission following the fire.
Petrol bombs thrown in Ballymena, leisure centre set alight in Larne in third night of violence – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-12Matthew O’Toole said there was 'no clarity on whether any promises, such as they are, will be funded'.
Five takeaways from the Stormont programme for government – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-03
Leader of the Stormont Opposition, the SDLP’s Matthew O’Toole, was scathing in his assessment of the document.
Stormont publishes first programme for government in over a decade – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-03