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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Official Engagements (19 Oct 2022)

Thomas Gould: 132. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she has spoken with her United States counterpart to date in 2022. [52155/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (19 Oct 2022)

Thomas Gould: 185. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current status of the Explosives Bill 2021. [52157/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (19 Oct 2022)

Thomas Gould: 224. To ask the Minister for Health the total number of beds available in Cork University Hospital in each of the years 2018 to 2021 and to date in 2022 by department. [52153/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (19 Oct 2022)

Thomas Gould: 225. To ask the Minister for Health the number of full-time clinical pharmacists that are employed by HSE in CHO4 in the years of 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form. [52154/22]

Domestic Electricity and Gas Disconnections: Motion [Private Members] (18 Oct 2022)

Thomas Gould: This is about choices; it is as simple as that. When this country hit a financial crisis, the Government parties bailed out the banks and did not give a damn about the cost. This winter, the Government could choose whether to bail out ordinary working families and pensioners - the people who are trying to get through the winter. The choice was with the Government, and it decided not to...

National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (18 Oct 2022)

Thomas Gould: It is good to see the increase in funding, and I welcome it. Post Covid in particular, we need to rebuild the tourism sector. I am sure many Deputies are aware of the torrential rain on Sunday night in Cork city and the flooding that affected areas such as Hollyhill, Blackpool, Ballyphehane, Glanmire and other areas across the city. The flooding had a devastating impact on businesses and...

National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (18 Oct 2022)

Thomas Gould: I could take that slot as well.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2022)

Thomas Gould: He has not.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (18 Oct 2022)

Thomas Gould: 120. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has met with universities in Cork to discuss the potential of a northside campus. [51643/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Accommodation (18 Oct 2022)

Thomas Gould: 138. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the funding that he has provided to University College Cork and Munster Technological University to build student accommodation in 2023. [51644/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2022)

Thomas Gould: I thank the witnesses for coming before the committee. Cork City Council is seen by the Minister as one of the best local authorities for delivering affordable or social housing. He said it and I have seen great work being done. My issue is that the Government's housing targets are not ambitious enough. I was a councillor for 11 years. As far as I am aware, Cork City Council has hit...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2022)

Thomas Gould: I acknowledge that. The figures show this. My issue is that I think Cork City Council should be given more money, resources and staff. If the council can hit every target, then why not double them? These figures show that the housing crisis is getting worse in Cork. This is what they show. The Minister needs to back Cork City Council more. We saw extreme weather conditions at the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2022)

Thomas Gould: Is this a situation where what happens policy-wise, or what is stated, is not what happens on the ground? Deputy Ó Laoghaire and I recently met with representatives of Cork Simon Community. The organisation is doing great work. The issue, though, is that there seems to be a disconnect. Can we be assured this policy is in place for the winter?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2022)

Thomas Gould: I thank Mr. Geaney. The Minister was on RTÉ last night and he stated that it was possible to buy an affordable house in Fingal for €166,000. The cheapest house it is possible to buy in Cork city is on the Boherboy Road for €242,000. I think they are gone now. Can someone explain to me why a house in Cork is €76,000 dearer than one in Dublin? From what I can see,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2022)

Thomas Gould: I appreciate that. My issue is that people in Cork are paying more for their homes. The council is delivering affordable housing. Good work is going on there and I recognise it. Why is the Government not supporting Cork City Council to deliver truly affordable homes? If a two-bedroom home on the Boherboy Road costs €217,500, this is still €51,000 extra. To let people know,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2022)

Thomas Gould: I am sorry to interrupt, but my time is up. I know what Mr. Geaney is saying, but these houses are not affordable. I will put one last question to Mr. Geaney, on which he can provide me with an answer later. What is the maximum price for an affordable three-bedroom property in Togher and Blarney? This figure is not on the website yet. I thank Mr. Geaney.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2022)

Thomas Gould: I will ask some quick-fire questions of Cork City Council. How many HAP properties is it in the process of purchasing? How many HAP properties have notices to quit of which it is aware? How many people are currently in homeless accommodation as a result of HAP properties being sold?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2022)

Thomas Gould: How many people have gone into homeless accommodation as a result of their houses being sold?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2022)

Thomas Gould: I thank Mr. Ó Donnabháin. I have another few questions. How many staff work full-time in the derelict sites unit in Cork City Council? To how many properties does the €4.1 million that is outstanding in the derelict sites levy relate? To be fair, I must give credit to the council. In the past three years, there has been a huge improvement in derelict sites levies...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2022)

Thomas Gould: I thank Mr. Reidy. I have a huge issue with dereliction in Cork. Recently, the Good Shepherd Convent was burned down for the third time. I am talking about major fires. There have been dozens of fires on the site, which puts fire brigade officers and emergency services people at risk. There have been fires in the former Sunset Ridge Hotel, the St. Kevin's hospital site and Vita Cortex in...