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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Committee Work Programme: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Oct 2020)

Thomas Gould: I agree with the Chairman that this is a very important point. I come from Knocknaheeny, a built area that is being regenerated at the moment. I went to my first regeneration meeting in September 2000. Some 20 years later, we are halfway through the regeneration, trying to fix problems that were created when we moved in there 47 years ago. It is vital when building communities that we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Committee Work Programme: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Oct 2020)

Thomas Gould: I have just one point, on housing enforcement officers. I am not sure whether we should have included it earlier. From what I gather, many local authorities do not have housing enforcement officers. Where there is antisocial behaviour or criminality in social housing, local authorities may not be taking responsibility for tenants who are bad and destroying communities. Could we find...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Committee Work Programme: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Oct 2020)

Thomas Gould: I thank the Chairman.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Committee Work Programme: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Oct 2020)

Thomas Gould: Would it be preferable to include it in No. 9, which is repair and leasing turnkey acquisition rental schemes?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Committee Work Programme: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Oct 2020)

Thomas Gould: To follow on from the Deputy's proposals, I raised the fair deal scheme with Deputy Coveney when he was Minister with responsibility for housing and with the previous Minister. There were a number of announcements that they were looking into it. Were the reports done and could we see the recommendations of those reports? As far as I am aware, the HSE requires 80% of the rental income for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Committee Work Programme: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Oct 2020)

Thomas Gould: If we are meeting next Tuesday, could the second meeting be on Wednesday or Thursday?

Financial Resolutions 2020 - Financial Resolution No. 7: General (Resumed) (14 Oct 2020)

Thomas Gould: I welcome the announcement of funding to complete the Dunkettle interchange. This is much needed but it is disappointing that there is still no real commitment to Cork's northern ring road. Overall, this has not been a good budget for Cork. In the face of Brexit and Covid-19, with a Cork Taoiseach and a Cork Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, this was a serious opportunity to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (14 Oct 2020)

Thomas Gould: 26. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the new school building for a school (details supplied). [30266/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (14 Oct 2020)

Thomas Gould: 43. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures taken to support the learning of students with high- or very high-risk family members who are not comfortable attending school; and the measures to be taken going forward if Covid-19 cases continue to rise. [30267/20]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Oct 2020)

Thomas Gould: I agree with my colleague. It is vital now that the Tánaiste steps in to convene a meeting with KPMG and the workers and their unions to resolve this matter. It has been going on for six months. We need the Government to step in now because my worry is that this could escalate next week. We need it resolved now.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Oct 2020)

Thomas Gould: No problem.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Aviation Industry (15 Oct 2020)

Thomas Gould: Today's announcement by Ryanair that it will stop the service to Cork is devastating news for the workers, Cork Airport and the wider region. Before Covid-19, Cork Airport was Ireland's fastest growing airport and in the face of Brexit and the Covid-19 crisis, now is the time to build Cork Airport up and position Cork as a counterbalance to Dublin. Without an airport, this is impossible so...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Aviation Industry (15 Oct 2020)

Thomas Gould: I asked what the Minister is going to do to keep Cork Airport open and ensure its connectivity. The airport is vital for the region and the economies of Cork and the wider region. Will the Minister and the Government consider measures to support Cork and Shannon airports? As my colleagues have also asked, will the State now step in to support the airports and regions? Without State...

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (15 Oct 2020)

Thomas Gould: 40. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment his plans to support taxi drivers. [30553/20]

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Industrial Disputes (15 Oct 2020)

Thomas Gould: 49. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment if he will intervene in the dispute of workers (details supplied). [30552/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (15 Oct 2020)

Thomas Gould: 273. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a delay in supposed weekly Covid-19 testing in meat plants in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30767/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (15 Oct 2020)

Thomas Gould: 274. To ask the Minister for Health the number of Covid-19 tests carried out in meat plants for the past two months by week and county in tabular form. [30768/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Care Services (20 Oct 2020)

Thomas Gould: 464. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of day care centres that have reopened in County Cork; and the number that will reopen before 1 November 2020. [31713/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Childcare Services (20 Oct 2020)

Thomas Gould: 465. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his plans to provide financial support for childcare workers in view of the essential work they are providing at risk to themselves and the urgent need to provide these workers with a living wage. [31714/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Institutions (20 Oct 2020)

Thomas Gould: 497. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to build or expand a higher education institute on the north side of Cork city. [31715/20]