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Reform of the Television Licence Fee Model: Motion [Private Members] (13 Feb 2024)

Thomas Gould: I move: That Dáil Éireann: recognises that: — a vibrant, diverse, financially sustainable and independent media sector is critical to any well-functioning democracy; — the Future of Media Commission Report published in 2022 recommended that the funding model for public service media change from the current system of funding by the television licence fee...

Reform of the Television Licence Fee Model: Motion [Private Members] (13 Feb 2024)

Thomas Gould: Like water charges. Let us not forget.

Reform of the Television Licence Fee Model: Motion [Private Members] (13 Feb 2024)

Thomas Gould: Yes.

Reform of the Television Licence Fee Model: Motion [Private Members] (13 Feb 2024)

Thomas Gould: It is absolutely shocking that the Minister has come in here today and called Sinn Féin's proposal "premature". She said she feels there is a need for some serious consideration of the proposals before there is action. I will just give the Minister and the Government a small bit of history. This has been discussed for ten years. For ten years it has been recognised that the TV...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (13 Feb 2024)

Thomas Gould: 73. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the provision of school transport to a school (details supplied) and students in Glenville attending schools in Fermoy. [6392/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (13 Feb 2024)

Thomas Gould: 118. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the number of available ASD places in Cork schools in September 2024. [6391/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (13 Feb 2024)

Thomas Gould: 146. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will expedite the issuing of a passport (details supplied). [6441/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Job Losses (13 Feb 2024)

Thomas Gould: 251. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the actions he has taken to reduce job losses at a company (details supplied) in Cork and ensure staff are reemployed quickly. [6141/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Facilities (13 Feb 2024)

Thomas Gould: 298. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the proposed extension to a school (details supplied); when a decision will be made; and the timeline for delivery of the building. [6388/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (13 Feb 2024)

Thomas Gould: 416. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 477 of 13 July 2023, if he will provide an update on the issue raised in the question. [6545/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Television Licence Fee (15 Feb 2024)

Thomas Gould: To follow on from my colleague, the Minister spoke about the reform aspect and waiting for the two Government reports. People are sceptical about that because the Future of Media Commission was commissioned and brought a report out before any of these scandals. That report should be taken on its own merits. People fear that the Government is kicking it down the road until after the local...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gaeltacht Policy (15 Feb 2024)

Thomas Gould: 13. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if officials in her Department would consider supporting a northside Gaeltacht in Cork city. [6902/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gaeltacht Policy (15 Feb 2024)

Thomas Gould: Has the Minister spoken to officials in her Department about supporting a Gaeltacht on the northside of Cork city?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gaeltacht Policy (15 Feb 2024)

Thomas Gould: The irony here is that I am asking this question in English because I do not have the Irish to do it. However, the one thing I can say, and I am really proud of it, is that my two daughters could ask this question as Gaeilge. This is because they went to a local Gaelscoil - Gaelscoil Pheig Sayers in Fearann Phiarais. The fact that there was a local Gaelscoil available to them - it was not...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gaeltacht Policy (15 Feb 2024)

Thomas Gould: It is good to hear about the initiative and that Cork city is being targeted as one of the areas where the language will be supported. I would like to see vacant buildings used. In my community on the northside of Cork, there are buildings that are free. We could have a Gaeltacht hub in the area with a café, meeting rooms, library and a place to hold events. That would encourage the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Vacant Properties (15 Feb 2024)

Thomas Gould: 96. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of vacant homes returned in Cork city under the voids return scheme in 2023; and the number to be returned in 2024. [6900/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Vacant Properties (15 Feb 2024)

Thomas Gould: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Cheann Comhairle. The Minister of State mentioned voids and casual lets, but the whole system the Government has does not work. We are looking to have it be open-ended so when a house becomes vacant the council can do it up and apply for the money immediately-----

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Vacant Properties (15 Feb 2024)

Thomas Gould: -----rather than sending a list of all the houses to the Department and waiting for the decision to come back. The Minister is shaking his head but I know what I am talking about. Last weekend, I was in Mayfield and on one estate there were six boarded-up houses. I contacted the council on Monday morning to say what a disgrace it was. It is not just in Mayfield, but in The Glen,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Vacant Properties (15 Feb 2024)

Thomas Gould: -----on this Minister's watch.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Vacant Properties (15 Feb 2024)

Thomas Gould: The Government is not giving them enough money.