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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: 330. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied) who was refused entry to the Defence Forces due to a previous conviction and is awaiting contact from the Defence Forces in this regard. [55785/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Derelict Sites (11 Nov 2021)

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Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Derelict Sites (11 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: What support is the Department providing to local authorities for the collection of derelict site levies in view of the fact that less than 3% of possible levies was collected in 2020?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Derelict Sites (11 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: There was potential to collect €12.5 million in levies last year but instead, only €378,763 was collected. That figure was released to me in a reply to a parliamentary question. It is disappointing. In fact, it is a scandal and it is happening under this Minister's watch. All across this State, potential homes are being left to rot every day. That is clearly a Government...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Derelict Sites (11 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: I am not sure if the Minister of State understands the question. He started talking about the vacant homes officer but I am talking about derelict sites, which is a different matter. Thousands of derelict sites and buildings around the State are being left to rot. COP26 is going on at the moment and the most sustainable way of reducing our carbon footprint is to repair and retrofit houses...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (11 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: 30. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to reform the local authority maintenance programme to reduce void turnaround times. [55076/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (11 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: 84. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to a situation in which those in receipt of the housing assistance payment who enter residential rehabilitation or detox treatment must inform the local authority they will not be staying there for a period of over three weeks and are often at risk of losing their HAP payment and thus becoming...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sport and Recreational Development (11 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: 134. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if a member of the indoor sport sector has been invited to sit on the Expert Group on the Return to Sport. [55091/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Facilities (11 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: 303. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if swimming lessons for school children can return within schools. [55334/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Services (11 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: 332. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current restrictions covering youth clubs. [55331/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Services (11 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: 333. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if updated guidelines will be published for youth groups. [55332/21]

Science Week 2021: Statements (10 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: As the Minister knows, Science Week is a very positive event with which we would encourage everyone to get involved. I am grateful to have the chance to speak on it today because I realise how important it is to be included in the debate. As we all know, it gives everyone access and a chance to understand science in their everyday lives. It has never been more important than this year. We...

Finance (European Stability Mechanism and Single Resolution Fund) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: The Government is once again bringing through EU legislation that will have no impact on ordinary people. We were quick to utilise the EU when it looked like the Government's pals in the banking industry were in trouble, to borrow money to save them, but for ordinary people trapped in the housing crisis, the Government refuses to listen to leading experts who say we should use the EU and the...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Labour Court (10 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: 54. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the pay rise for security guards due in June 2021 will come into effect. [55063/21]

Regional Transport Infrastructure: Motion [Private Members] (9 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: Last week in Cork we saw the announcement of BusConnects. Unfortunately, huge areas of Cork that will miss out on any public transport or proper public transport. Rural areas that have come into the city boundary are particularly affected. The Government talks about the importance of reducing the effects of climate change, of saving the environment, and about preventing global warming....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Vacant Properties (9 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: 249. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the audit of vacant properties being undertaken by his Department; and if this audit will include the reason for vacancy. [54368/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Schemes (9 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: 525. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applications to the new pre-clearance visa scheme that was introduced for UK nationals who came to Ireland after 31 December 2020 and wish to bring their non-EEA family members with them; the number of visas granted in tabular form; the ten most common nationalities of persons granted visas; and if she will make...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Schemes (9 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: 526. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applications made since 1 January 2021 for a new residence document under the Withdrawal Agreement as family members of UK nationals; the number of Withdrawal Agreement cards issued; the ten most common nationalities of those applying for Withdrawal Agreement cards; and the actions her Department has taken to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (9 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: 607. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons who at present avail of the fair deal scheme, by primary care centre and primary health network catchment area, in County Cork, in tabular form. [54367/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (9 Nov 2021)

Thomas Gould: 608. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a child (details supplied) who has waited two years for services has been informed that there will be three speech and language sessions provided between now and February 2022 while that person's mother engages with a course on speech and language therapy. [54369/21]