MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East (Region)
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Scottish Green Party
MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East (Region)
07 May 2026 to present
Member
Scottish Green Party
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These are the official transcripts of what was said by this MSP in the chamber and at committee meetings. You'll find the topic discussed and how many times this MSP has contributed to the discussion.
Chamber meeting date: 9 June 2026
Kayleigh Kinross-O’Neill (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Green): "To ask the Scottish Government what is being done to help eligible applicants for adult disability payment access the support that they need, in light of the reported fall in the proportion of applications approved from 57 per cent to 34 per cent…
Chamber meeting date: 9 June 2026
Kayleigh Kinross-O’Neill (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Green): "At a time when women’s healthcare in Scotland faces sustained challenges, we are concerned about the undermining of progress by external forces…
Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026
Kayleigh Kinross-O’Neill (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Green): "The cabinet secretary has outlined that existing guidance gives schools the power to ban the use of mobile phones, with the Government’s support…
Chamber meeting date: 26 May 2026
Kayleigh Kinross-O’Neill (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Green): "I open by recognising what a huge privilege it is to speak in the chamber, as I am doing for the first time, not least in a debate about securing a positive future for Scotland—a fairer, greener and independent Scotland…
Chamber meeting date: 14 May 2026
Kayleigh Kinross-O’Neill (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Green): "Before I begin my affirmation, I would like to state that the people of Scotland are sovereign…
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These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 10 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce waiting times for autism and ADHD assessments in the Edinburgh and Lothians East parliamentary region."
Asked by: Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 10 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what workforce planning it has conducted for clinical psychologists in NHS Lothian, in light of reports that many newly qualified practitioners are experiencing difficulty securing employment."
Asked by: Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 21 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 8 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will set out how, as participants in the Accessible Vehicle and Equipment Scheme, customers who receive their allowance through Social Security Scotland might be affected by changes to the Motability UK scheme from 1 July 2026."
Asked by: Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 3 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what is being done to help eligible applicants for Adult Disability Payment access the support that they need, in light of the reported fall in the proportion of applications approved from 57% to 34%."
Asked by: Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 28 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Gethins on 2 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what the timetable is for the reintroduction of the Buildings (Heating and Energy Performance) and Heat Networks (Scotland) Bill."
See all of Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill's questions submitted in Parliament