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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (20 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: 484. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will, given the historical treatment of our forests, invest more money in protecting our forests and planting more trees. [29648/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: 702. To ask the Minister for Health the number of people who were assessed by addiction rehabilitation, detox and stabilisation facilities in 2022, in tabular form. [29596/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Qualifications Recognition (20 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: 709. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on the CORU accreditation application for social care courses in MTU Cork. [29651/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Qualifications Recognition (20 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: 710. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated timeline for completion of the CORU accreditation application for social care courses in MTU Cork. [29652/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: 711. To ask the Minister for Health the average annual cost of an addiction stepdown bed. [29653/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: 712. To ask the Minister for Health the average annual cost of an addiction rehabilitation bed. [29654/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: 713. To ask the Minister for Health the average annual cost of an addiction detox bed. [29655/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (21 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: 152. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for an update on the application for citizenship of a person (details supplied); and if she will consider a review of this application given the difficulties posed by Covid-19 and the closure of services and schools in quarter 2 2020. [29978/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (22 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: 64. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to a number of active travel interventions by Cork City Council that have decreased accessibility for those with mobility issues or disabilities and, in some instances, caused serious concern for cyclists; and the level of engagement he has had on these issues. [30089/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (22 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: 79. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the Northern Ring Road project in Cork. [30088/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: National Treasury Management Agency (22 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: 126. To ask the Minister for Finance the situations under which it would be considered appropriate to withdraw funds from the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund. [30087/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (22 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: 182. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the status of the northern ring road for Cork, which is included in the NPF. [22062/23]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: There has been a great deal of talk in this Chamber about women in sport and equality. Next Saturday, the Cork senior ladies football team and the Cork senior camogie team will play in Cork at 2 p.m. and in Clare at 3 p.m., respectively. Both are must-win games, but there are four dual players who will have to make the terrible decision of which team to line out with. These ladies have...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: I thank the Taoiseach.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Functions (27 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: One of the most obvious areas in need of public service modernisation and reform is the addiction sector. We have seen significant recent shifts in addiction treatment presentations and in deaths. Alongside this, we have seen staff in section 29 services fighting for fair pay and conditions. The reality is that many of these staff raised concerns about the changing drug trends two years...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (27 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: Women's Aid released devastating figures last week showing nearly 32,000 contacts to its regional or national services last year. Behind each contact is a woman, who often has children, living in unimaginable conditions. State investment in new safe accommodation and refuges is too low, as is the funding of services. Implementation of the third national strategy is also too low and too...

Ceisteanna - Questions: British-Irish Co-operation (27 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: Last week the Tánaiste issued a public statement calling on the British Government to pause the legacy Bill and instead commit itself to a victim-centred justice mechanism set out in the Stormont House Agreement. The next day a Cabinet Minister told the House of Commons categorically that the legacy Bill would become law by the end of July. Political parties throughout the island are...

Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Temporary Solidarity Contribution) Bill 2023: Second Stage (27 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: I ask for some latitude at the start. I am taking a brief moment to send best wishes to Denise O'Sullivan and the Irish women's soccer team, who are heading off to Australia. Denise is from Knocknaheeny, County Cork, where I am from. She is a great ambassador for her community and her family. I want to send her and all of the ladies and everyone involved the very best wishes. I know we...

Nursing Home Care: Motion [Private Members] (27 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: I have met with families from Beaumont nursing home in Cork city. I have heard their heartbreaking stories. I know the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, has promised alternative beds. Residents I have heard from do not want other beds; they want to remain in Beaumont. That is where they themselves chose to be. Beaumont is their home. It is not just a bed; it is where they have...

Environmental Protection Agency Water Quality Report 2022: Statements (28 Jun 2023)

Thomas Gould: I welcome this report. It is a pity it is not more positive, but it outlines the facts, which is very important if we are going to do our work, and especially if the Minister of State and the Government are going to do their work. It outlines the work that needs to be done. I also have serious concerns, however, that this report does not reflect some of the lived experience of the people I...