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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Apprenticeship Programmes (1 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: 90. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of apprentices currently enrolled in Cork; and the number targeted for 2023-24. [26653/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Apprenticeship Programmes (1 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: Will the Minster update the House on the number of apprentices enrolled in Cork and the target for 2023-4?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Apprenticeship Programmes (1 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: I know the ETB in Cork does great work but there are serious constraints with the MTU campus, which is a great campus. Deputy Ó Laoghaire and I met the university's representatives last year. Capacity is an issue. We need additional capacity in order that we can deliver the apprenticeships that are needed. There is an opportunity. We have derelict and vacant buildings around Cork...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Apprenticeship Programmes (1 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: Mayfield Community School, Cork, has teamed up with John Sisk & Son to offer apprenticeships to young people who are leaving school, which is a great initiative. The Minister should perhaps consider engaging with secondary schools and other builders to deliver more types of these apprenticeships. The Minister has a targeted figure of 10,000 apprenticeships per year. Is there a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Apprenticeship Programmes (1 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: I thank Deputy Brendan Smith for allowing me to come in before him. It is much appreciated.

Criminal Justice (Engagement of Children in Criminal Activity) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate and to see this legislation progress to protect children from the harms of criminality. It is no secret that young people are engaging in crime and being groomed into this lifestyle. I would like the Minister of State address the lack of resources for children who engage in criminality and antisocial behaviour who are under the age of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Land Value Sharing and Urban Development Zones Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: I thank the witnesses for being here today. This is an important Bill and it is important that we get everyone's opinion on it. I hear what the witnesses are saying. The one thing we do not want to do is put any more blockages in the way of housing delivery. We are all in agreement. We need houses, we need them built and we need them built as quickly as possible. On the other side of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Land Value Sharing and Urban Development Zones Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: I appreciate that but I know of cases in my constituency in Cork where people have gone in, got planning and sold the project on. There are projects in my constituency that have received planning, have been sold on and still have not been built. We need to get those properties developed. We need to get those houses and apartments developed. I thank Mr. O'Connell for his contribution. ...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Land Value Sharing and Urban Development Zones Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: The IIP suggested that the UDZs should be modelled off the SDRAs that are currently operating in Dublin City Council and not the SDZ model. Could Mr. Moran expand on how he thinks the SDRAs are better?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Land Value Sharing and Urban Development Zones Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: I would only suggest Mr. Moran not use the phrase, "lighter touch".

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Cost of Living Issues (23 May 2023)

Thomas Gould: 85. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if there are any additional supports for parents coming into the summer months. [24631/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Cost of Living Issues (23 May 2023)

Thomas Gould: 88. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the supports in place for people struggling to pay their grocery bills. [24630/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (24 May 2023)

Thomas Gould: 85. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if a specific fund is available for disabled entrepreneurs. [25189/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (24 May 2023)

Thomas Gould: 102. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the average salary of a guidance counsellor. [25275/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (24 May 2023)

Thomas Gould: 103. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students per guidance counsellor. [25276/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (24 May 2023)

Thomas Gould: 220. To ask the Minister for Health the funding to each taskforce respectively in 2023, in tabular form. [25266/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (24 May 2023)

Thomas Gould: 221. To ask the Minister for Health the number of addiction rehabilitation, detox and stabilisation beds currently open, by facility, in tabular form. [25267/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (24 May 2023)

Thomas Gould: 222. To ask the Minister for Health the average cost of assessment and the percentage of people who paid a fee, by addiction rehabilitation, detox and stabilisation facilities, in tabular form. [25268/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (24 May 2023)

Thomas Gould: 223. To ask the Minister for Health the WTE staffing level, by role and taskforce, in tabular form. [25269/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (24 May 2023)

Thomas Gould: 224. To ask the Minister for Health if mapping has been done on availability of addiction rehabilitation, detox and stabilisation across the State; and if so, if he will publish this. [25270/23]