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Social Welfare Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2022)

Thomas Gould: I wish to raise an issue that was raised with me by a constituent this week. His wife is on a community employment scheme but has recently gone on maternity leave. Because of this, they have lost their entitlement to the fuel allowance and the lump sums. These were payments they were waiting and depending on. I ask the Minister to consider this anomaly because I know there are a number of...

Social Welfare Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2022)

Thomas Gould: Yes, we do.

Social Welfare Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2022)

Thomas Gould: The Government closed down the community welfare officers and the Deputy is coming in here to-----

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (23 Nov 2022)

Thomas Gould: 60. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that it is not possible to make a booking with a travel pass for Bus Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58184/22]

Declaration of a Housing Emergency: Motion [Private Members] (22 Nov 2022)

Thomas Gould: The Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, said that people feel they are living in a housing emergency. If you are in emergency accommodation with your children, you do not feel you are living in a housing emergency; you are in a housing emergency. That is the fact. The Minister of State came in here and opposed our motion because we did not acknowledge what the Government is doing. This is...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (22 Nov 2022)

Thomas Gould: 134. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has engaged with his European counterparts to discuss violence in Iran following the murder of a person (details supplied). [57761/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (22 Nov 2022)

Thomas Gould: 135. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has engaged with his European counterparts to discuss increases in violence in Palestine. [57760/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (22 Nov 2022)

Thomas Gould: 209. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the specific criteria for inclusion of a project in the active travel funding administered by his Department. [57417/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Schemes (22 Nov 2022)

Thomas Gould: 210. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a scheme is available for the restoration and repair of footpaths; and, if so, the grant limits under this scheme. [57418/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (22 Nov 2022)

Thomas Gould: 211. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if officials in his Department have been contacted by Cork City Council regarding the John F Connolly Road; if so, the date of this contact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57419/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (22 Nov 2022)

Thomas Gould: 212. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is any guidance, circular or legislation governing the replacement of traffic lights; and if funding is available to local authorities for same. [57421/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (22 Nov 2022)

Thomas Gould: 281. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the scheme that is in place for the return of long-term voids by local authorities. [57406/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (22 Nov 2022)

Thomas Gould: 283. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of voids to be returned by each local authority under the voids return scheme in 2022, in tabular form. [57408/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (22 Nov 2022)

Thomas Gould: 282. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if local authorities can apply for the croí cónaithe towns fund for long-term voids. [57407/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Services (22 Nov 2022)

Thomas Gould: 284. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 142 of 28 September 2022, if his Department has received correspondence from Cork City Council concerning stormwater pipes; the date they received this correspondence; the date on which a reply was issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57409/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Meetings (22 Nov 2022)

Thomas Gould: 285. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the dates that he, or officials in his Department have met with each local authority to ensure that the affordable housing scheme is being delivered at affordable prices by local authority in tabular form. [57410/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Services (22 Nov 2022)

Thomas Gould: 286. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the person or body that has responsibility for the clearing of gullies blocked by leaves; and his views on whether there is a responsibility in areas in which flooding is known to occur to ensure that these gullies are cleared in advance of adverse weather conditions. [57423/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (22 Nov 2022)

Thomas Gould: 287. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of applications for the croí cónaithe towns fund that have been received; the number approved; and the number drawn down in tabular form. [57424/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Schemes (22 Nov 2022)

Thomas Gould: 288. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if garden rooms are excluded under the adaptation grant scheme. [57430/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (22 Nov 2022)

Thomas Gould: 290. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of applications that have been received for the croí cónaithe cities fund; the number that have been approved; and the number that have been drawn down in tabular form. [57525/22]