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Committee on Drugs Use: A Health-Led Approach: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2024)

Thomas Gould: It is probably unfair to ask the question. There was not a single word about addiction in the budget. There are citizens’ assembly recommendations and we are now trying to introduce a policy, having listened to those present and many other groups, but I do not believe there is the will in certain parts of the Government and the Department, to be realistic. We have been talking about...

Committee on Drugs Use: A Health-Led Approach: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2024)

Thomas Gould: I have to go back to the Chamber. In case the witnesses are not here when I come back, I thank them for their attendance. I apologise that I have had to be in and out of meetings and the Chamber.

Committee on Drugs Use: A Health-Led Approach: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2024)

Thomas Gould: I am sorry Chair, I would like to apologise. As I said earlier, I had to pop out as I was speaking in the Chamber. I would like to make a comment.

Committee on Drugs Use: A Health-Led Approach: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2024)

Thomas Gould: I just want to put on the record that I would like to make a statement. The Chair has said that comments will be taken in private session. I accept that as the Deputy is the Chair of the meeting. However, as the party spokesman on addiction, recovery and well-being and as a member of the committee, I wanted to comment.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (10 Oct 2024)

Thomas Gould: 60. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has spoken to his Lebanese counterpart and offered Ireland’s support. [40574/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (10 Oct 2024)

Thomas Gould: 95. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development for an update on the community centres for Ballyvolane and Fairhill. [40576/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (10 Oct 2024)

Thomas Gould: 110. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is aware of the case of a person (details supplied) who has been granted leave to come to Ireland from Gaza but cannot escape Gaza; and the actions he taken to ensure their safe passage here. [40863/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (10 Oct 2024)

Thomas Gould: 166. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on an application made by a school (details supplied) for additional accommodation. [40746/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seekers (10 Oct 2024)

Thomas Gould: 222. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of people granted leave to come to Ireland from Gaza who are currently unable to leave Palestine. [40864/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Schemes (10 Oct 2024)

Thomas Gould: 310. To ask the Minister for Health the work the HSE has undertaken to include those living with HIV in the IVF treatment scheme; the reason this has not been resolved to date; the reason those living with hepatitis can access IVF; and the timeline for the inclusion of those living with HIV in the scheme. [40861/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Schemes (10 Oct 2024)

Thomas Gould: 311. To ask the Minister for Health the reason people living with HIV, who are not in the IVF exclusion criteria, are not included under the treatment abroad scheme; and if he is aware of clinics offering IVF to those living with HIV abroad who can complete an E112/S2 form. [40862/24]

Planning and Development Bill 2023: From the Seanad (9 Oct 2024)

Thomas Gould: It is often said that rushed legislation, or rushed amendments to legislation, leads to bad legislation. We have seen this time and again. Regarding the amendments included here, which have not gone through the fairly rigorous process we had at the Oireachtas Select Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage, where are we going? We spent hours, days and weeks going through this...

Planning and Development Bill 2023: From the Seanad (9 Oct 2024)

Thomas Gould: Or the Israelis.

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Oct 2024)

Thomas Gould: On cost rental, 27 homes are planned for Cork city in 2024 and none for next year. Cork City Council hit its target earlier than probably most local authorities, but the problem is that the targets for cost rental in Cork were so low that the council will finish them this year and there are none in the pipeline. I have issues with cost rental in Cork because I do not think it is as...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Oct 2024)

Thomas Gould: If the Minister says we will be here, we will be here.

Electricity Costs (Emergency Measures) Domestic Accounts Bill 2024: Second Stage (9 Oct 2024)

Thomas Gould: We in Sinn Féin recognise that ordinary people are really struggling with the cost-of-living crisis and the failure of this Government to properly tackle it. We have the highest energy bills in Europe, including high gas bills. People are really struggling. That is why we believe the €250 the Government is offering does not go far enough. We believe that at least €450...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Oct 2024)

Thomas Gould: The water in the northside of Cork city is an absolute disgrace. There is dirty, unclean water going to half the population of Cork. I was in Mount Farran on Monday where I met a father who told me his wife is in hospital. He has four young children, two of whom are diagnosed with ASD. He is trying to wash their clothes and they are coming out black. I have photographs that I can send to...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Oct 2024)

Thomas Gould: Will the Minister give a commitment to that money today? Irish water should go back to the council. It should be taken off Uisce Éireann.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Oct 2024)

Thomas Gould: The people of the northside do not have clean drinking water.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Oct 2024)

Thomas Gould: A sum of €44 million was paid for new water infrastructure and the water is dirty.